Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V154000 Reported April 15, 2010

Drive coupler bolt torque

Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. · N/A · 571 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V154000
Manufacturer Campaign
M0160
Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
571
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 15, 2010

Defect Summary

Hino is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 nv8j trucks equipped with allison 3000 rds automatic transmission. the drive coupler bolts may not have been properly tightened at the factory due to the incorrect tool possibly being used during the manufacturing process.

Safety Consequence

If the drive coupler bolts were to loosen it could cause a vibration in the driveline. If this vibration were ignored, the drive coupler bolts could shear and the coupling between the engine and torque converter would not transmit power. This ultimately could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

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 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 10V154000 or campaign M0160.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V154000

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

What is recall 10V154000?

NHTSA recall 10V154000 was issued by Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. on April 15, 2010. It addresses: Drive coupler bolt torque. The recall affects approximately 571 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V154000 or the manufacturer campaign number M0160. 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.