HINO NJ8A 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V244000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HINO | NJ8A | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-06-26 | 2020-04-30 | 2020-05-01 |
Manufacturers Involved: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: AAHT0
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12470
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. "Hino" is recalling certain 2020-2021 NV8J, NJ8J, NE8J, NJ8A, NV8A, NE8A, NE8G, NJ8C, NE8C, and NV8G trucks. The ground cable that connects the negative battery terminal to the frame may be too short and may break as a result.
If the ground cable breaks, the engine cannot be re-started to move the vehicle to a safe area, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install an extension bracket to the negative battery terminal and inspect the ground cable terminal for damage, replacing the cable if damage is found, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the safety risk with an interim letter Mid-June 2020. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AAHT0.
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.
