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2018 Hino NV8J problems

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Owner complaints
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Recalls
3
Service bulletins
25

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Engine and engine cooling: engineReported March 15, 2018 · 45 vehicles affected
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 breakersReported February 19, 2018 · 5,667 vehicles affected
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 attachmentsReported August 7, 2017 · 99 vehicles affected
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

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Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Hino NV8J 25

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3 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, electrical system and structure.

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