2018 Hino Nj8j problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (4)
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 2018-03-15 · campaign 18V178000 · 45 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2018-02-19 · campaign 18V119000 · 5,667 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments 2017-08-07 · campaign 17V493000 · 99 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (26)
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
Fuel System, Gasoline 2018-01-15 · 167-R1802-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the incorrect date of manufacture may have been printed on the fuel tank label. if the date of manufacture is incorrect, the label information will not comply with fmcsa regulation 49 cfr, 393.67. month and year format required for date of manufacture. the following procedure provides instructio
Electrical System:software 2017-10-20 · 167-R1702-11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the engine ecu (engine control unit) on all 2016my-2018my trucks contained in dealer inventory need to be reprogrammed prior to delivery. subject vehicles contain an error in the def monitoring program. to eliminate this situation, it is necessary to reprogram the engine ecu with improved softwa
Electrical System:software 2017-10-20 · 167-R1701-11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the engine ecu (engine control unit) on all 2016my-2018my trucks contained in dealer inventory need to be reprogrammed prior to delivery. subject vehicles contain an error in the def monitoring program. to eliminate this situation, it is necessary to reprogram the engine ecu with improved softwa
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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