Hino · United States · Crit
Hino NE8J: Suspension — wheel bearing
Affects Hino NE8J · 2011–2012 — about 237 vehicles.
The hazard
WITHOUT HEAT TREATING, A BEARING MAY SUFFER PRE-MATURE FAILURE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A FIRE AT THE WHEEL OR WHEEL SEPARATION THAT COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
What to do
HINO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO MOTORS AT 1-248-699-9330.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational