2010 Hino Nv8j problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (4)
Electrical System:wiring 2012-12-03 · campaign 12V555000 · 35,142 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 2010-04-16 · campaign 10V156000 · 89 vehicles
Defect: HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRUCKS WITH VERTICAL EXHAUST PIPES. CERTAIN BOLTS ATTACHING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO THE TRUCK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE BOLTS COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRUCK.
Risk: THE EXHAUST SYSTEM COULD FALL ONTO THE ROADWAY AND BE STRUCK BY A FOLLOWING VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Fix: HINO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 248-699-9330.
Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft 2010-04-16 · campaign 10V157000 · 726 vehicles
Defect: HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 NV8J TRUCKS. THE U-JOINT ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Risk: IF THE BOLTS WERE TO LOOSEN IT COULD CAUSE A VIBRATION IN THE DRIVELINE. IF THIS VIBRATION WERE IGNORED, THE U-JOINT ATTACHMENT BOLTS COULD SHEAR AND A PORTION OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, THUS FALLING ONTO THE SURFACE OF THE ROADWAY AND BE STRUCK BY A VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Fix: HINO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 248-699-9330.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2010-04-15 · campaign 10V154000 · 571 vehicles
Defect: HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 NV8J TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 3000 RDS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE DRIVE COUPLER BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED AT THE FACTORY DUE TO THE INCORRECT TOOL POSSIBLY BEING USED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Risk: IF THE DRIVE COUPLER BOLTS WERE TO LOOSEN IT COULD CAUSE A VIBRATION IN THE DRIVELINE. IF THIS VIBRATION WERE IGNORED, THE DRIVE COUPLER BOLTS COULD SHEAR AND THE COUPLING BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND TORQUE CONVERTER WOULD NOT TRANSMIT POWER. THIS ULTIMATELY COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Fix: HINO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9330.
Service bulletins (45)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-17 · 167-T2406-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
after connecting to a truck using dx3, it may be necessary to review or create a dx diagnostic report for review.
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-15 · 167-T2406-2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article will provide dealership technicians with information on how to open a tech assist case and discuss what is required when opening a tech assist case.
Engine 2016-10-19 · 167-T1612-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tt-16-013 the procedure for installing the rocker shaft bolts into the cam housing has been updated. it is recommended to lightly lubricate the threads and flange of the bolts with clean engine oil before installing them. the torque specification has also been reduced as a result of adding lubricant
Tires 2016-09-28 · 167-B0502-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb - 05 - 004 speedometer recalibration. this document is to inform of the procedure to calibrate the pulse adjust module whenneeded (ex. tire size change, rear carrier ratio change).
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2016-08-05 · 167-B1625-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb-16-021 correction of workshop manual for hino600 series correction of electrical wiring diagram
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2016-04-18 · 167-B1621-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb-16-010 correction of the inspection of the dpr filter.
Showing the 6 most recent of 45 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.