Vehicle recall 11V549000 · November 15, 2011
2011-2012 Hino NE8J
During the assembly process, the steering attachment bolts may have been insufficiently torqued.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Hino motors is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 NE8J trucks. During the assembly process, the steering attachment bolts may have been insufficiently torqued.
- Consequence
- Insufficient torque of the steering arm bolts may result in bolt fatigue and fracture and/or arm separation, thereby potentially resulting in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the steering arm bolts 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
- 11V549000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 15, 2011
- Filed by
- HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- M0240
- Owner notification
- April 19, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 62
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
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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