2006 Hino NC6J recalls

There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 2006 Hino NC6J, covering 57,860 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Electrical system: wiringReported December 3, 2012 · 35,142 vehicles affected

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: frontReported April 30, 2008 · 16,805 vehicles affected

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

Parking brakeReported November 9, 2006 · 264 vehicles affected

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: linkagesReported May 18, 2006 · 5,072 vehicles affected

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 batteryReported October 24, 2005 · 577 vehicles affected

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

Questions about the 2006 Hino NC6J recalls

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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 2006 Hino NC6J have?

5, covering electrical system, suspension and parking brake.

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