Vehicle recall 11V537000 · November 3, 2011
Hino ND8J, NE8J and 2 more models
During assembly, the wheel-end retainer on the front or rear axle may have been installed incorrectly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Hino is recalling certain model 2012 ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J commercial trucks manufactured from July 25, 2011, through September 16, 2011. During assembly, the wheel-end retainer on the front or rear axle may have been installed incorrectly.
- Consequence
- The wheel-hub and axle shaft can separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axle assemblies and, if the axle is found to be incorrectly assembled, dealers will replace the wheel end retaining hardware free of charge. The safety recall began on April 19, 2012. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9390.
- 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
- 11V537000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 3, 2011
- Filed by
- HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
- Owner notification
- April 19, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 312
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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