2008 HINO NJ8J Recalls
Item Affected: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Date Announced: 10/30/2007
Description of Recall: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY POSSIBLY LEADING TO THE MIRROR GLASS DETACHING FROM THE MIRROR HOUSING.
Conequence: IF THE MIRROR GLASS IS LOST, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE TRAFFIC APPROACHING FROM THE REAR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE MIRROR MATERIALS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-648-6490.
Notes: HINO RECALL NO. M0100. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Item Affected: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Date Announced: 04/30/2008
Description of Recall: HINO IS RECALLING 16,805 MY 2005-2008 NA6J, NB6J, NC6J, ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J TRUCKS. THE TWO VERTICAL RIGHT/LEFT SIDE FRONT SPRING BRACKET BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THIS MAY CAUSE INCREASED STRESS ON THE SPRING BRACKET WHICH CAN LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE BRACKET.
Conequence: THIS COULD REDUCE STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VERTICAL FRONT SPRING BRACKET ATTACHMENT BOLTS ON RIGHT/LEFT HANGER BRACKETS AND RE-TORQUE ALL ASSOCIATED BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 248-699-9300.
Notes: HINO RECALL NO. A5850. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Item Affected: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date Announced: 11/24/2008
Description of Recall: HINO IS RECALLING 3,836 MY 2008 ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J CLASS 6 AND 7, CONVENTIONAL CAB, MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPED WITH J08E-TV OR J08E-TW ENGINES. THERE IS AN IMPROPER SHAPE OF THE SUPPLY PUMP COUPLER LOCATED BETWEEN THE SUPPLY PUMP AND THE AIR COMPRESSOR. THE COUPLING MAY CRACK, THE GEAR TRAIN AND VALVES OF THE ENGINE COULD BREAK, AND THE ENGINE COULD STOP RUNNING.
Conequence: THIS WOULD DISABLE THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM, STOP THE SUPPLY OF AIR TO THE AIR TANK, AND MAY RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT BRAKING POWER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE COUPLING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9330.
Notes: HINO RECALL NO. A6160. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Item Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date Announced: 12/03/2012
Description of Recall: 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.
Conequence: If the B+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.
Action Need To Fix It: 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.
Notes: Hino's recall campaign number is A8310. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
