Vehicle recall 17V607000 · September 28, 2017
Hino NE8J, NJ8J and 1 more model
The engines have a wrist pin bushings in the connecting rods that may shift and cause excessive cylinder wear.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2011-2012 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engines have a wrist pin bushings in the connecting rods that may shift and cause excessive cylinder wear.
- Consequence
- Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the connecting rods. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 27, 2017. The recall began on March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is AA860.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V607000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 28, 2017
- Filed by
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- AA860
- Owner notification
- March 19, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,224
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Vehicles covered
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