Model year record

2012 HINO NJ8J

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V044000

Service brakes

Component
Service brakes
Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Vehicles affected
7,231
Reported to NHTSA
2019-01-18
Owners notified
2019-03-19

Defect description

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2007-2019 NJ8J (258ALP) vehicles. These vehicles do not have dust shields on the front brake assemblies. During wet conditions, uneven water saturation on the front brake assemblies may result in the vehicle pulling to the left during hard braking.

Safety risk

If the vehicle pulls left, it may cross into another lane unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install new brake drums with dust shields, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AACL0.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V607000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Vehicles affected
3,224
Reported to NHTSA
2017-09-28
Owners notified
2018-03-19

Defect description

Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2011-2012 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engines have a wrist pin bushings in the connecting rods that may shift and cause excessive cylinder wear.

Safety risk

Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the connecting rods. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 27, 2017. The recall began on March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is AA860.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V555000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
Vehicles affected
35,142
Reported to NHTSA
2012-12-03
Owners notified
2013-01-17

Defect 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.

Safety risk

If the B+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V537000

Power train: axle assembly

Component
Power train: axle assembly
Manufacturer
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
Vehicles affected
312
Reported to NHTSA
2011-11-03
Owners notified
2012-04-19

Defect description

HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2012 ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 25, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE WHEEL-END RETAINER ON THE FRONT OR REAR AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.

Safety risk

THE WHEEL-HUB AND AXLE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

HINO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES AND, IF THE AXLE IS FOUND TO BE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL END RETAINING HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9390.

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.