Hino recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
An electrical arc or overheating can increase the risk of a fire. An engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Hino Ne8J 2018–2019
- Hino Nh8J 2018–2019
- Hino Nj8J 2018–2019
- Hino Nv8J 2018–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V119000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 19, 2018
- Owners notified
- Mar 10, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,667
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 1, 2017 to Feb 1, 2018
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
- Maker's own recall number
- M0320
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hino recall: Visibility Mar 8, 2021
- Hino recall: Electrical system Apr 30, 2020
- Hino recall: Visibility Jul 31, 2019
- Hino recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 15, 2018
- Hino recall: Engine and engine cooling Sep 28, 2017
- Hino recall: Structure Aug 7, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.