Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V667000 Reported December 18, 2008

Air suspension rear axle u-bolts

Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. · Suspension · 130 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V667000
Manufacturer Campaign
M0140
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
130
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 18, 2008

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 08V667000 or campaign M0140.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V667000

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

What is recall 08V667000?

NHTSA recall 08V667000 was issued by Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. on December 18, 2008. It addresses: Air suspension rear axle u-bolts. The recall affects approximately 130 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 08V667000 or the manufacturer campaign number M0140. 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.