2012 Hino Nv8j problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (3)
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.
Power Train:axle Assembly 2011-11-03 · campaign 11V537000 · 312 vehicles
Defect: HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2012 ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 25, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE WHEEL-END RETAINER ON THE FRONT OR REAR AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Risk: THE WHEEL-HUB AND AXLE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Fix: HINO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES AND, IF THE AXLE IS FOUND TO BE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL END RETAINING HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9390.
Service bulletins (94)
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.
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.
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
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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.