2018 HINO NE8J recalls

NHTSA campaigns received 2010 to 2026-09-30 that list the 2018 model year.

The 2018 HINO NE8J is covered by 3 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.

Campaign	Received	Component
18V178000	2018-03-15	Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine
18V119000	2018-02-19	Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers
17V493000	2017-08-07	Structure › Body › Door › Hinge And Attachments

Each recall: problem, risk and fix

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine (18V178000, 2018-03-15)

Problem: 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.

Free fix: 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.

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. · 45 vehicles · NHTSA record

Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers (18V119000, 2018-02-19)

Problem: 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.

Free fix: 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.

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. · 5,667 vehicles · NHTSA record

Structure › Body › Door › Hinge And Attachments (17V493000, 2017-08-07)

Problem: 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.

Free fix: 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.

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. · 99 vehicles · NHTSA record

A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.

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