2009 Hino NV8J recalls

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 model year 2009-2010 nv8j trucks. the u-joint attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened during the manufacturing process.

Why it matters: If the bolts were to loosen it could cause a vibration in the driveline. if this vibration were ignored, the u-joint attachment bolts could shear and a portion of the propeller shaft could separate from the vehicle, thus falling onto the surface of the roadway and be struck by a 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.

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.

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

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.

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