2011 Hino Nj8j problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (5)
Service Brakes 2019-01-18 · campaign 19V044000 · 7,231 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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 2017-09-28 · campaign 17V607000 · 3,224 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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 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.
Service Brakes, Air 2011-01-19 · campaign 11V013000 · 146 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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 2011-01-07 · campaign 11V011000 · 23 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (99)
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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2019-04-11 · 167-B1904-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sa-19-011 aacl0 conventional alp drum and dust shield procedure changes
Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments 2016-11-04 · 167-B1426-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sa-14-026 the broken hood grille procedure (sb-14-020) has been revised to reuse the grille nuts (sz17906009) if possible. there is a limited quantity of the nuts available and it has been confirmed that the nuts are reusable. the revised procedure has been posted on hinonet. please see the picture
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).
Fuel/Propulsion System 2016-08-16 · 167-B1626-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb-16-022 a subject vehicle may experience an external fuel leak from the burner atomization module assembly, specifically the fuel pressure regulator. this repair procedure outlines replacement of the fuel pressure regulator seals while the atomizer is installed in the vehicle.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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