2011 HINO NJ8J recalls
The 2011 HINO NJ8J is covered by 5 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.
| Campaign | Received | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 19V044000 | 2019-01-18 | Service Brakes |
| 17V607000 | 2017-09-28 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel |
| 12V555000 | 2012-12-03 | Electrical System › Wiring |
| 11V013000 | 2011-01-19 | Service Brakes, Air |
| 11V011000 | 2011-01-07 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission |
Each recall: problem, risk and fix
Service Brakes (19V044000, 2019-01-18)
Problem: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2007-2019 NJ8J (258ALP) vehicles. These vehicles do not have dust shields on the front brake assemblies. During wet conditions, uneven water saturation on the front brake assemblies may result in the vehicle pulling to the left during hard braking.
Risk: If the vehicle pulls left, it may cross into another lane unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.
Free fix: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install new brake drums with dust shields, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AACL0.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel (17V607000, 2017-09-28)
Problem: Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2011-2012 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engines have a wrist pin bushings in the connecting rods that may shift and cause excessive cylinder wear.
Risk: Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free fix: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the connecting rods. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 27, 2017. The recall began on March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is AA860.
Electrical System › Wiring (12V555000, 2012-12-03)
Problem: 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.
Free fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Air (11V013000, 2011-01-19)
Problem: Hino is recalling certain model year 2011 nj8j and nv8j heavy trucks manufactured from october 26, 2009, through october 1, 2010. Two of the airlines to the front and rear air tanks may have been installed incorrectly.
Risk: In the event that the rear tank air pressure was depleted, braking function would be lost and the automatic engagement of the spring brakes will not occur, possibly resulting in a crash.
Free fix: Hino will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on march 1, 2011. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9300.
Power Train › Automatic Transmission (11V011000, 2011-01-07)
Problem: Hino is recalling certain model year 2011 ne8j and nj8j trucks manufactured from june 1, 2010, through december 10, 2010, and equipped with certain eaton transmissions with park feature. The reverse idler shaft may contact the park feature and the two components may bind, preventing the park feature from engaging.
Risk: If a brake is not used or is defective and the park pawl does not engage, the vehicle may be able to move and potentially cause injury to the operator or persons in the vicinity of the moving vehicle or damage property.
Free fix: Hino will notify owners and repair all vehicles that contain this condition free of charge. The safety recall began on march1, 2011. Owners may contact hino at 248-699-9330.
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