Hino NB6J recalls
There are 10 safety recalls on record for the Hino NB6J, covering 65,563 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Hino NB6J recalls by model year
All recalls
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the B+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.
- 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 number 12V555000 · Recall details
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- Hino is recalling 16,805 my 2005-2008 na6j, nb6j, nc6j, nd8j, ne8j, nj8j, and nv8j trucks. The two vertical right/left side front spring bracket bolts were not tightened properly during the assembly process. This may cause increased stress on the spring bracket which can lead to cracking of the bracket.
- Risk
- This could reduce steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the vertical front spring bracket attachment bolts on right/left hanger brackets and re-torque all associated bolts free of charge. The recall began on september 8, 2008. Owners may contact hino at 248‑699‑9300.
Recall number 08V195000 · Recall details
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks, the side view mirrors may have been installed incorrectly possibly leading to the mirror glass detaching from the mirror housing.
- Risk
- If the mirror glass is lost, the driver may not be able to see traffic approaching from the rear increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the side view mirrors and, if necessary, replace the mirror materials. The recall began on june 12, 2007. Owners may contact hino at 1‑248‑648‑6490.
Recall number 07V508000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks, due to insufficient bracket stiffness and over-tightening of the clip, the fuel pipe between the supply pump and the common rail may crack.
- Risk
- The engine warning light will alert the driver of the problem. If the warning light is ignored by the driver, this could ultimately cause a fire and the engine to stall.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the bracket and the clip and replace the necessary parts free of charge. The recall began on may 1, 2008. Owners may contact hino at 248‑648‑6430.
Recall number 07V209000 · Recall details
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- On certain conventional trucks equipped with the aisin automatic transmission, the parking brake cable and automatic transmission shifter cable may have been routed incorrectly. This mis-assembly could cause chafing of the parking brake cable and eventual failure of the cable.
- Risk
- Failure of the parking brake cable will lead to the failure of the truck's parking brake. This could result in the truck rolling away while parked which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Hino will inspect, correct and replace the parking brake cable and the automatic transmission shifter cable. The recall began on november 9, 2006. Owners may contact hino at 1‑248‑648‑6400.
Recall number 06V436000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks, during assembly, the drag link attachment nuts at the pitman arm and steering arm may have been incorrectly torqued. Residual grease and paint which was applied as a rust inhibitor on the steering arm may have contributed to a loss of torque after assembly.
- Risk
- Increased wear for the draglink connections can occur creating a noticeable increase in the amount of steering wheel free play. If this condition was ignored, a loss of steering control of the vehicle could occur which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering arm tightness and remove all grease and paint from the steering arms and retorque the draglink attachment nuts at the steering arm and pitman arm. The recall began on may 12, 2006. Owners may contact hino at 1‑248‑648‑6430.
Recall number 06V169000 · Recall details
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks, the bolts that hold the battery box and bracket in place may not have been properly torqued at the time of assembly.
- Risk
- The battery box could become loose and possibly fall resulting in a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and retorqued all bolts. The recall began on october 27, 2005. Owners may contact hino at 248‑648‑6430.
Recall number 05V492000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks, when the steering wheel is being turned, the dust cover may twine with the steering shaft and could result in the steering wheel operation becoming heavy.
- Risk
- Loss of steering control may occur, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the old dust cover and install a newly designed cover. The recall began october 8, 2004. Owners should contact hino at 1‑845‑365‑1400.
Recall number 04V448000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- On certain cab and chassis trucks, when excessive force is applied to the accelerator pedal, beyond that required to achieve full acceleration, the pedal may become wedged between the floor panel and the carpet.
- Risk
- When this occurs, the accelerator pedal will become wedged in the full throttle position which could result in a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the accelerator pedal height to determine if it is within specifications. If either the pedal height or the accelerator rod is not within specifications, replace the accelerator assembly. In addition, a new bracket containing an accelerator pedal stopper will be installed. The recall began on september 8, 2004. Owners should contact hino customer service at 1‑845‑365‑1400.
Recall number 04V439000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks, the pinch bolt nut of the yoke connecting the steering gearbox and the steering wheel shaft backed out.
- Risk
- This could cause the yoke and the steering wheel shaft to separate which could result in loss of steering increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and retorque the pinch bolt nut as necessary. Owner notification began may 7, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hino at 1‑845‑365‑1400.
Recall number 04V202000 · Recall details
Questions about the Hino NB6J recalls
How do I check if my Hino NB6J has an open recall?
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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Hino NB6J have?
10, covering electrical system, suspension and visibility.
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