Known Recalls

Model year record

2018 HINO NH8J

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V119000

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Component
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Vehicles affected
5,667
Reported to NHTSA
2018-02-19
Owners notified
2018-03-10

Defect description

Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018-2019 NE8J, NJ8J and NV8J trucks. The terminal bolts that secure the main fuse terminals within the fuse block may not have been properly tightened, possibly resulting in electrical arcing and overheating, or an engine shutdown.

Safety risk

An electrical arc or overheating can increase the risk of a fire. An engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will tighten any loose terminal bolts and replace any damaged electrical harness, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is M0320.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.