The worst 2009 Hino NV8J problems
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Recalls 6
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
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
- 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
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
- What is wrong
- Hino is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 nv8j trucks. The u-joint attachment 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 u-joint attachment bolts could shear and a portion of the propeller shaft could separate from the vehicle, thus falling onto the surface of the roadway and be struck by a 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 10V157000 · 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
Suspension: rear
- 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
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
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Hino NV8J 63
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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6 recalls, covering electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train.
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