Hino ND8J recalls

What is wrong

Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain model year 2005-2015 Hino ND8J, NE8J, and NF8J trucks manufactured August 26, 2003, to May 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, components of the parking brake handle assembly may wear, resulting in either the parking brake unexpectedly releasing when engaged or preventing the parking brake from fully engaging.

Risk

Either parking brake condition may result in the vehicle rolling unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install a new parking brake lever that contains a two-way damper and a roller at the cable joining pin, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1‑248‑699‑9330. Hino's number for this recall is A9970. Note: This recall supersedes 13V‑614.

Recall number 14V791000 · Recall details

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

What is wrong

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.

Risk

The wheel-hub and axle shaft can separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.

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.

Recall number 11V537000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Hino is recalling certain trucks with vertical exhaust pipes. Certain bolts attaching the exhaust system to the truck may not have been properly tightened during the manufacturing process. The bolts could fail allowing the exhaust system to separate from the truck.

Risk

The exhaust system could fall onto the roadway and be struck by a following vehicle resulting in a crash.

Remedy

Hino will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 9, 2010. Owners may contact hino at 248‑699‑9330.

Recall number 10V156000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Hino is recalling 130 my 2008-2009 nd8j, ne8j, nj8j, and nv8j conventional trucks. The rear axle u-bolts were not properly tightened. The lower spring seat may not contact the axle housing properly, producing a gap on the front or rear side of the axle housing.

Risk

This gap could allow the u-bolts to loosen and/or cause the lower spring seat to crack. The axle could become misaligned and/or separated from the mountings increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rear air suspension lower spring seat for a gap between the rear axle and lower spring seat. The u-bolts will be tightened to the specified torque. The recall began on january 19, 2009. Owners may contact hino at 1‑248‑699‑9330.

Recall number 08V667000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Hino is recalling 3,836 my 2008 nd8j, ne8j, nj8j, and nv8j class 6 and 7, conventional cab, medium duty trucks equiped with j08e-tv or j08e-tw engines. There is an improper shape of the supply pump coupler located between the supply pump and the air compressor. The coupling may crack, the gear train and valves of the engine could break, and the engine could stop running.

Risk

This would disable the power steering system, stop the supply of air to the air tank, and may result in insufficient braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will repair the coupling. The recall began on january 5, 2009. Owners may contact hino at 1‑248‑699‑9330.

Recall number 08V613000 · Recall details

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

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

What is wrong

On certain trucks equipped with bando belt tensioner, corrosion or rust may develop on the tensioner spindle or bushing causing the auto tensioner to become stiff or bind. This can cause the drive belt to suddenly come off or the auto tensioner mounting bolts could suddenly break.

Risk

If the drive belt comes off, the alternator warning lamp will illuminate. If the warning is ignored, this condition could ultimately result in a loss of vehicle power (engine stall) increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the auto tensioner, install upgraded mounting bolts, and replace the accessory drive belt free of charge. The recall began on april 25, 2007. Owners may contact hino motors at 248‑648‑6430. Note: this recall supersedes a previous campaign (please see 06v157).

Recall number 07V208000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, during the stamping process, some crossmembers were manufactured with a deformation to the lower corners due to excessive wear of the stamping die. Over time, if this condition were ignored, the structural integrity of the crossmembers could be compromised which could result in a loss of braking ability, separation of the propeller shaft and/or a loss of rear warning lamps.

Risk

Any of these occurrences could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, correct, and replace the crossmembers. The recall began on december 4, 2006. Owners may contact hino at 1‑248‑648‑6400.

Recall number 06V483000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain cab and chassis trucks that were transported to the selling location or body company using a decking system (vehicles stacked on the rear of the lead truck for transport), the air brake lines may be disconnected so that the braking systems can be tied together with the other vehicles. When these vehicles arrive at their destination, the air brake lines are reconnected. These reconnections were not always being tightened to the proper torque. Also, during this reconnection process, some of the ABS wiring clips had been removed and not reinstalled.

Risk

Loose air brake lines can become disconnected or leak which could cause a decrease in braking ability or resulting in application of the parking brake without it being activated. This could result in a crash. Also if the drive shaft bolts are left loose, the drive shaft could become disengaged making the vehicle immovable. If the ABS sensors are not secured properly using the correct clips, the ABS sensors could go out of alignment.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the air brake lines, drive shaft bolts and ABS sensor clips and tighten and repair if necessary. The recall began on september 15, 2006. Owners may contact hino at 1‑248‑648‑6430.

Recall number 06V360000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain trucks equipped with bando belt tensioner, corrosion or rust may develop on the tensioner spindle or bushing causing the auto tensioner to become stiff or bind. This can cause the drive belt to suddenly come off or the auto tensioner mounting bolts could suddenly break.

Risk

If the drive belt comes off, the alternator warning lamp will illuminate. If the warning is ignored, this condition could ultimately result in a loss of vehicle power (engine stall) increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the auto tensioner, install upgraded mounting bolts, and replace the accessory drive belt free of charge. The recall began on may 2, 2006. Owners may contact hino motors at 248‑648‑6430. This campaign has been superseded - please see 07v208.

Recall number 06V157000 · Recall details

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

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

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

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the power steering pipe clamp was not installed.

Risk

The pipe could fracture causing the loss of power steering, which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect each vehicle and determine if the power steering clip is installed. If the power steering pipe clip is not installed, the correct clip will be added. The recall began on august 23, 2004. Owners should contact hino at 1‑845‑365‑1400.

Recall number 04V374000 · Recall details

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

What is wrong

Certain trucks equipped with manual transmissions fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." a reverse backup switch may have been contaminated during the manufacturing process. The neutral safety switch may not allow the cruise control to engage.

Risk

This does not meet the requirements of the standard. Also, this could cause the cruise control not to be activated. The reverse backup light and buzzer stays on.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the switches. Owner notification began on april 19, 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 04V098000 · Recall details