2012 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 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 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 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.