Vehicle recall 10V154000 · April 15, 2010
2008-2010 Hino NV8J
The drive coupler bolts may not have been properly tightened at the factory due to the incorrect tool possibly being used 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 certain model year 2008-2010 NV8J trucks equipped with allison 3000 rds automatic transmission. The drive coupler bolts may not have been properly tightened at the factory due to the incorrect tool possibly being used during the manufacturing process.
- Consequence
- If the drive coupler bolts were to loosen it could cause a vibration in the driveline. If this vibration were ignored, the drive coupler bolts could shear and the coupling between the engine and torque converter would not transmit power. This ultimately could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Hino will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 9, 2010. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9330.
- Notes
- Owners 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
- 10V154000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 15, 2010
- Filed by
- HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- M0160
- Owner notification
- November 9, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 571
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
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