HINO NE8J 2011: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V555000

Make Model Year
HINO NE8J 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-01-17 2012-12-03 2012-12-04

Production Dates: 2003-08-18 - 2011-11-16

Manufacturers Involved: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: A8310

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 35142

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the B+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Hino's recall campaign number is A8310.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.