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2012 Hino NJ8J problems

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Recalls
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Service bulletins
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Service brakesReported January 18, 2019 · 7,231 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the vehicle pulls left, it may cross into another lane unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.
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 number 19V044000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engine: dieselReported September 28, 2017 · 3,224 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 number 17V607000 · Recall details

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cablesReported 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

Power train: axle assemblyReported November 3, 2011 · 312 vehicles affected
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

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Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Hino NJ8J 55

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4 recalls, covering service brakes, engine and engine cooling and electrical system.

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