HINO NV8J 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V119000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HINO | NV8J | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-03-10 | 2018-02-19 | 2018-02-21 |
Production Dates: 2017-06-01 - 2018-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: M0320
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5667
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An electrical arc or overheating can increase the risk of a fire. An engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
