2020-2021 Hino NE8A, Hino NE8C and others recall: cables
Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. reported this safety recall on April 30, 2020. It covers about 12,470 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 12,470
- reported
- Apr 30, 2020
- owners notified
- Jun 26, 2020
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2020-2021 NV8J, NJ8J, NE8J, NJ8A, NV8A, NE8A, NE8G, NJ8C, NE8C, and NV8G trucks. The ground cable that connects the negative battery terminal to the frame may be too short and may break as a result.
- Risk
- If the ground cable breaks, the engine cannot be re-started to move the vehicle to a safe area, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install an extension bracket to the negative battery terminal and inspect the ground cable terminal for damage, replacing the cable if damage is found, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the safety risk with an interim letter Mid-June 2020. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1‑248‑699‑9390. Hino's number for this recall is AAHT0.
Recall number 20V244000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 20V244000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 Hino NE8A, Hino NE8C and others cables?
Yes. Recall 20V244000, reported on April 30, 2020, covers about 12,470 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V244000?
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install an extension bracket to the negative battery terminal and inspect the ground cable terminal for damage, replacing the cable if damage is found, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the safety risk with an interim letter Mid-June 2020. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1‑248‑699‑9390. Hino's number for this recall is AAHT0.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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