Hino Ne8j 2011

Model Ne8j made in 2011 by Hino got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, power train and steering.

Model 2011

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
12V555000HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.from 08/18/2003 to 11/16/2011V (Vehicle)3516801/17/2013MFRHino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.12/03/201212/04/2012
Defect SummaryHino 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 SummaryIf the b+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.
Corrective SummaryHino 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.
NotesHino'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.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
11V011000HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.from 06/01/2010 to 12/10/2010V (Vehicle)2303/01/2011MFRHINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.01/07/201101/13/2011
Defect SummaryHino is recalling certain model year 2011 ne8j and nj8j trucks manufactured from june 1, 2010, through december 10, 2010, and equipped with certain eaton transmissions with park feature. the reverse idler shaft may contact the park feature and the two components may bind, preventing the park feature from engaging.
Consequence SummaryIf a brake is not used or is defective and the park pawl does not engage, the vehicle may be able to move and potentially cause injury to the operator or persons in the vicinity of the moving vehicle or damage property.
Corrective SummaryHino will notify owners and repair all vehicles that contain this condition free of charge. the safety recall began on march1, 2011. owners may contact hino at 248-699-9330.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
STEERING
11V549000HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.from 02/16/2011 to 03/03/2011V (Vehicle)6204/19/2012MFRHINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.11/15/201111/17/2011
Defect SummaryHino motors is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ne8j trucks. during the assembly process, the steering attachment bolts may have been insufficiently torqued.
Consequence SummaryInsufficient torque of the steering arm bolts may result in bolt fatigue and fracture and/or arm separation, thereby potentially resulting in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryHino will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the steering arm bolts free of charge. the safety recall began on april 19, 2012. owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9390.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
11V320000HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.from 02/09/2011 to 03/31/2011V (Vehicle)23704/19/2012MFRHINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.06/10/201106/13/2011
Defect SummaryHino is recalling certain model year 2011 ne8j vehicles. the front axle outer wheel bearing cone rollers may not have been properly heat treated. the suspect bearing cones have the date code zj on the major face of the inner bearing race just following the canada stamp.
Consequence SummaryWithout heat treating, a bearing may suffer pre-mature failure which may result in a fire at the wheel or wheel separation that could lead to a crash.
Corrective SummaryHino will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on april 19, 2012. owners may contact hino motors at 1-248-699-9330.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .