2019 Hino Nj8j problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (3)
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.
Service bulletins (14)
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
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2015-01-09 · 167-B1504-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb-15-003 correction of workshop manual for hino 2015my (revision of troubleshooting procedure for the dtc p0421)
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2015-01-09 · 167-B1503-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb-15-002 correction of workshop manual for 2013 - 2015my (revision of troubleshooting procedure for the dtc p2123)
Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs 2008-12-05 · 167-B0803-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb - 08 - 005 this document is to inform dealers and workshops of the design change to the hood damper, support bolt and the addition of a support collar.
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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.