Hino NV8J: Power train — axle shaft

The hazard

IF THE BOLTS WERE TO LOOSEN IT COULD CAUSE A VIBRATION IN THE DRIVELINE. IF THIS VIBRATION WERE IGNORED, THE U-JOINT ATTACHMENT BOLTS COULD SHEAR AND A PORTION OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, THUS FALLING ONTO THE SURFACE OF THE ROADWAY AND BE STRUCK BY A VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.

What to do

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 248-699-9330.