Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V549000 Reported November 15, 2011

Steering arm attachment bolts

Q: What is recall 11V549000?

NHTSA recall 11V549000 was issued by Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. on November 15, 2011. It addresses: Steering arm attachment bolts. The recall affects approximately 62 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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. · N/A · 62 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

11V549000

Manufacturer Campaign

M0240

Manufacturer

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

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 15, 2011

Defect Summary

Hino motors is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ne8j trucks. during the assembly process, the steering attachment bolts may have been insufficiently torqued.

Safety Consequence

Insufficient torque of the steering arm bolts may result in bolt fatigue and fracture and/or arm separation, thereby potentially resulting in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the steering arm bolts free of charge. the safety recall began on april 19, 2012. owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9390.

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 11V549000 or campaign M0240.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 11V549000

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

What is recall 11V549000?

NHTSA recall 11V549000 was issued by Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. on November 15, 2011. It addresses: Steering arm attachment bolts. The recall affects approximately 62 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 11V549000 or the manufacturer campaign number M0240. 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.