The worst 2018 Hino NV8J problems
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Recalls 3
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018-2019 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engine valve train adjustment screw lock nuts may not have been properly tightened manufacturing, possibly resulting in them coming loose within the engine and damaging it.
- Risk
- The damage to the engine may result in it shutting off and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque on the valve train adjustment screw lock nuts. If a nut is found missing, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1‑248‑699‑9390. Hino's number for this recall is AA9Q0.
Recall number 18V178000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018-2019 NE8J, NJ8J and NV8J trucks. The terminal bolts that secure the main fuse terminals within the fuse block may not have been properly tightened, possibly resulting in electrical arcing and overheating, or an engine shutdown.
- Risk
- An electrical arc or overheating can increase the risk of a fire. An engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hino will notify owners, and dealers will tighten any loose terminal bolts and replace any damaged electrical harness, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1‑248‑699‑9390. Hino's number for this recall is M0320.
Recall number 18V119000 · Recall details
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J vehicles. The door hinge bolts on these vehicles may not be sufficiently tightened, possibly allowing the door to open while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
- Risk
- The loose door hinges can cause the door to operate improperly and possibly open, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Hino will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the door hinge bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2017. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1‑248‑699‑9300. Hino's number for this recall is M0300.
Recall number 17V493000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Hino NV8J 25
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...
- The incorrect date of manufacture may have been printed on the fuel tank label
- The engine ECU (Engine Control Unit) on all 2016MY-2018MY trucks contained in dealer inventory need to be...
- SA-17-030 18MY unsold units service campaign
- All 16MY-18MY units that have been sold and are in service today will be addressed with a future campaign...
- TT-17-009
- Sb - 05 - 004 speedometer recalibration.
- SB-16-021 correction of workshop manual for HINO600 series
- TT-15-016
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Is the 2018 Hino NV8J reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2018 Hino NV8J.
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How many recalls does the 2018 Hino NV8J have?
3 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, electrical system and structure.
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