Vehicle recall 08V471000 · September 18, 2008
2007-2009 Hino NV8J
During the manufacturing process, the propeller shaft bolts may not have been properly tightened during the manufacturing process.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Hino is recalling 1,195 my 2007-2009 NV8J trucks. During the manufacturing process, the propeller shaft bolts may not have been properly tightened during the manufacturing process.
- Consequence
- If the bolts were to loosen, it could cause a vibration in the driveline. If this vibration were ignored, the propeller shaft could separate from the mating flange. This could potentially result in damage to property and/or result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the propeller shaft bolts. The recall began on October 14, 2008. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9300.
- Notes
- Hino recall no. M0120.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V471000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 18, 2008
- Filed by
- HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- M0120
- Owner notification
- October 14, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,195
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline
Vehicles covered
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