Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V178000 Reported March 15, 2018

Valve train adjustment screw may fall off

Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 45 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V178000
Manufacturer Campaign
AA9Q0
Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
45
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 15, 2018
Completion Rate
95.56

Defect Summary

Hino motor sales u.s.a., inc. (hino) is recalling certain 2018-2019 ne8j, nj8j, and nv8j trucks. the engine valve train adjustment screw lock nuts may not have been properly tightened manufacturing, possibly resulting in them coming loose within the engine and damaging it.

Safety Consequence

The damage to the engine may result in it shutting off and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque on the valve train adjustment screw lock nuts. if a nut is found missing, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on may 18, 2018. owners may contact hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. hino's number for this recall is aa9q0.

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 18V178000 or campaign AA9Q0.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V178000

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

What is recall 18V178000?

NHTSA recall 18V178000 was issued by Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. on March 15, 2018. It addresses: Valve train adjustment screw may fall off. The recall affects approximately 45 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V178000 or the manufacturer campaign number AA9Q0. 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.