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.