2012 Hino NE8J recalls

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.

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.

Defect: Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain model year 2005-2015 Hino ND8J, NE8J, and NF8J trucks manufactured August 26, 2003, to May 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, components of the parking brake handle assembly may wear, resulting in either the parking brake unexpectedly releasing when engaged or preventing the parking brake from fully engaging.

Why it matters: Either parking brake condition may result in the vehicle rolling unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install a new parking brake lever that contains a two-way damper and a roller at the cable joining pin, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9330. Hino's number for this recall is A9970. Note: This recall supersedes 13V-614.

Owner notification: February 2, 2015 · 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 motors is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ne8j trucks. during the assembly process, the steering attachment bolts may have been insufficiently torqued.

Why it matters: 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.

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.

Owner notification: April 19, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

Defect: Hino is recalling certain model 2012 nd8j, ne8j, nj8j, and nv8j commercial trucks manufactured from july 25, 2011, through september 16, 2011. during assembly, the wheel-end retainer on the front or rear axle may have been installed incorrectly.

Why it matters: The wheel-hub and axle shaft can separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axle assemblies and, if the axle is found to be incorrectly assembled, dealers will replace the wheel end retaining hardware free of charge. the safety recall began on april 19, 2012. owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9390.

Owner notification: April 19, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

Defect: Hino is recalling certain model year 2011 ne8j vehicles. the front axle outer wheel bearing cone rollers may not have been properly heat treated. the suspect bearing cones have the date code "zj" on the major face of the inner bearing race just following the "canada" stamp.

Why it matters: Without heat treating, a bearing may suffer pre-mature failure which may result in a fire at the wheel or wheel separation that could lead to a crash.

Hino will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on april 19, 2012. owners may contact hino motors at 1-248-699-9330.

Owner notification: April 19, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.