The worst 2008 Hino NV8J problems
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Recalls 6
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- 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
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Hino is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 nv8j trucks equipped with allison 3000 rds automatic transmission. The drive coupler bolts may not have been properly tightened at the factory due to the incorrect tool possibly being used during the manufacturing process.
- Risk
- If the drive coupler bolts were to loosen it could cause a vibration in the driveline. If this vibration were ignored, the drive coupler bolts could shear and the coupling between the engine and torque converter would not transmit power. This ultimately could result 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 1‑248‑699‑9330.
Recall number 10V154000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- 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
Power train: driveline
- What is wrong
- Hino is recalling 1,195 my 2007-2009 nv8j trucks. During the manufacturing process, the propeller shaft bolts may not have been properly tightened during the manufacturing process.
- Risk
- If the bolts were to loosen, it could cause a vibration in the driveline. If this vibration were ignored, the propeller shaft could separate from the mating flange. This could potentially result in damage to property and/or result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the propeller shaft bolts. The recall began on october 14, 2008. Owners may contact hino at 1‑248‑699‑9300.
Recall number 08V471000 · 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
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Hino NV8J 77
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- After connecting to a truck using DX3, it may be necessary to review or create a DX Diagnostic Report for...
- This article will provide dealership technicians with information on how to open a tech assist case and...
- TT-16-013
- Sb - 05 - 004 speedometer recalibration.
- SB-16-021 correction of workshop manual for HINO600 series
- SB-16-010
- 13-008
- TT-15-016
- SB-15-026 A subject vehicle may exhibit an engine oil leak or engine coolant leaking externally from the...
- SB-13-009
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How many recalls does the 2008 Hino NV8J have?
6 recalls, covering electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train.
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