2009 Hino NJ8J recalls

Defect: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2007-2019 NJ8J (258ALP) vehicles. These vehicles do not have dust shields on the front brake assemblies. During wet conditions, uneven water saturation on the front brake assemblies may result in the vehicle pulling to the left during hard braking.

Why it matters: If the vehicle pulls left, it may cross into another lane unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install new brake drums with dust shields, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AACL0.

Owner notification: March 19, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.

Defect: Hino is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2013 medium duty trucks, models NA6J, NB6J, NC6J, ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, NF8J, and NV8J, manufactured from August 18, 2003, through November 16, 2011. Over time, the main B+ circuit from the battery to the starter could potentially short to ground due to wear that accumulates as a result of interference between the B+ circuit and its convoluted tubing sheath.

Why it matters: If the B+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact Hino at 1-248-699-9390.

Owner notification: January 17, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

Defect: Hino is recalling certain trucks with vertical exhaust pipes. certain bolts attaching the exhaust system to the truck may not have been properly tightened during the manufacturing process. the bolts could fail allowing the exhaust system to separate from the truck.

Why it matters: The exhaust system could fall onto the roadway and be struck by a following vehicle resulting in a crash.

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 248-699-9330.

Owner notification: November 9, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.