3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Posted on: 2020-05-01
Description
Hino motors sales u.s.a., inc. (hino) is recalling certain 2020-2021 nv8j, nj8j, ne8j, nj8a, nv8a, ne8a, ne8g, nj8c, ne8c, and nv8g trucks. The ground cable that connects the negative battery terminal to the frame may be too short and may break as a result.
Consequence
If the ground cable breaks, the engine cannot be re-started to move the vehicle to a safe area, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install an extension bracket to the negative battery terminal and inspect the ground cable terminal for damage, replacing the cable if damage is found, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mid-june 2020. The recall began june 26, 2020. Owners may contact hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is aaht0.
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Posted on: 2020-05-01
Description
Hino motors sales u.s.a., inc. (hino) is recalling certain 2020-2021 nv8j, nj8j, ne8j, nj8a, nv8a, ne8a, ne8g, nj8c, ne8c, and nv8g trucks. The ground cable that connects the negative battery terminal to the frame may be too short and may break as a result.
Consequence
If the ground cable breaks, the engine cannot be re-started to move the vehicle to a safe area, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install an extension bracket to the negative battery terminal and inspect the ground cable terminal for damage, replacing the cable if damage is found, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mid-june 2020. The recall began june 26, 2020. Owners may contact hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is aaht0.
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.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Posted on: 2020-07-01
Description
Hino motors sales u.s.a., inc. (hino) is recalling certain 2021 nj8a low-profile heavy trucks equipped with a full air brake system. The anti-lock braking system control unit (abs ecu) may be programmed with incorrect datasets for the tone ring teeth, causing the anti-lock braking system to mistakenly detect a difference between front and rear wheel rotation speeds resulting in deactivation of the anti-lock braking function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
A loss of abs function can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the abs-ecu with the corrected software. The recall began august 25, 2020. Owners may contact hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is aajs0.
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.