Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V195000 Reported April 30, 2008

Front spring hanger attachment bolts

Q: What is recall 08V195000?

NHTSA recall 08V195000 was issued by Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. on April 30, 2008. It addresses: Front spring hanger attachment bolts. The recall affects approximately 16,805 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. · Suspension · 16,805 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V195000

Manufacturer Campaign

A5850

Manufacturer

Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc.

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

16,805

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 30, 2008

Defect Summary

Hino is recalling 16,805 my 2005-2008 na6j, nb6j, nc6j, nd8j, ne8j, nj8j, and nv8j trucks. the two vertical right/left side front spring bracket bolts were not tightened properly during the assembly process. this may cause increased stress on the spring bracket which can lead to cracking of the bracket.

Safety Consequence

This could reduce steering control increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the vertical front spring bracket attachment bolts on right/left hanger brackets and re-torque all associated bolts free of charge. the recall began on september 8, 2008. owners may contact hino at 248-699-9300.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 08V195000 or campaign A5850.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 08V195000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V195000?

NHTSA recall 08V195000 was issued by Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. on April 30, 2008. It addresses: Front spring hanger attachment bolts. The recall affects approximately 16,805 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V195000 or the manufacturer campaign number A5850. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.