Cable Car Trolley Bus (2006) – 08V667000

Defect Description For Recall

Hino Is Recalling 130 My 2008-2009 Nd8J, Ne8J, Nj8J, And Nv8J Conventional Trucks. The Rear Axle U-Bolts Were Not Properly Tightened. The Lower Spring Seat May Not Contact The Axle Housing Properly, Producing A Gap On The Front Or Rear Side Of The Axle Housing.

Make Of Vehicle

CABLE CAR

Model Of Vehicle

TROLLEY BUS

Year

2006

Recall Campaign Number

08V667000

Component Description

Suspension:Rear

Effect Of Defect

This Gap Could Allow The U-Bolts To Loosen And/Or Cause The Lower Spring Seat To Crack. The Axle Could Become Misaligned And/Or Separated From The Mountings Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Inspect The Rear Air Suspension Lower Spring Seat For A Gap Between The Rear Axle And Lower Spring Seat. The U-Bolts Will Be Tightened To The Specified Torque. The Recall Began On January 19, 2009. Owners May Contact Hino At 1-248-699-9330.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20060927

End Of Manufacture

20070427

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

130

Date Owners Notified

20090119

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Great American Trolley Co.

Date Report Received

20081218

Make Campaign Number

M0140

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard