Vehicle recall 18V178000 · March 15, 2018
Hino NE8J, NJ8J and 1 more model
The engine valve train adjustment screw lock nuts may not have been properly tightened manufacturing, possibly resulting in them coming loose within the engine and damaging it.
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 2018-2019 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engine valve train adjustment screw lock nuts may not have been properly tightened manufacturing, possibly resulting in them coming loose within the engine and damaging it.
- Consequence
- The damage to the engine may result in it shutting off and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque on the valve train adjustment screw lock nuts. If a nut is found missing, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AA9Q0.
- 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
- 18V178000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 15, 2018
- Filed by
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- AA9Q0
- Owner notification
- May 14, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 45
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicles covered
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