01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2011 Hino NV8J recall campaigns
NHTSA 17V607000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- September 28, 2017
- Potential units
- 3,224campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2011-2012 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engines have a wrist pin bushings in the connecting rods that may shift and cause excessive cylinder wear.
Why it matters: Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the connecting rods. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 27, 2017. The recall began on March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is AA860.
Owner notification: March 19, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
NHTSA 12V555000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- December 3, 2012
- Potential units
- 35,142campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA 11V013000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Report received
- January 19, 2011
- Potential units
- 146campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Hino is recalling certain model year 2011 nj8j and nv8j heavy trucks manufactured from october 26, 2009, through october 1, 2010. two of the airlines to the front and rear air tanks may have been installed incorrectly.
Why it matters: In the event that the rear tank air pressure was depleted, braking function would be lost and the automatic engagement of the spring brakes will not occur, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Hino will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on march 1, 2011. owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9300.
Owner notification: March 1, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
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