4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Posted on: 2008-12-16
Description
Hino is recalling 130 my 2008-2009 nd8j, ne8j, nj8j, and nv8j conventional trucks. The rear axle u-bolts were not properly tightened. The lower spring seat may not contact the axle housing properly, producing a gap on the front or rear side of the axle housing.
Consequence
This gap could allow the u-bolts to loosen and/or cause the lower spring seat to crack. The axle could become misaligned and/or separated from the mountings increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rear air suspension lower spring seat for a gap between the rear axle and lower spring seat. The u-bolts will be tightened to the specified torque. The recall began on january 19, 2009. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9330.
Notes
Hino recall no. M0140.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 .
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Posted on: 2012-12-04
Description
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.
Consequence
If the b+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2012-12-04
Description
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.
Consequence
If the b+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #4 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2014-12-15
Description
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.
Consequence
Either parking brake condition may result in the vehicle rolling unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.