The defect
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.
The risk
If the B+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hino NA6J | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Hino NB6J | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Hino NC6J | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Hino ND8J | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Hino NE8J | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Hino NF8J | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Hino NJ8J | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Hino NV8J | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hino NA6J | 2005 | 0 | 6 |
| Hino NA6J | 2006 | 1 | 5 |
| Hino NA6J | 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| Hino NA6J | 2008 | 0 | 4 |
| Hino NA6J | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Hino NA6J | 2010 | 0 | 2 |
| Hino NA6J | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Hino NA6J | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Hino NA6J | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Hino NB6J | 2005 | 0 | 6 |
| Hino NB6J | 2006 | 0 | 5 |
| Hino NB6J | 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| Hino NB6J | 2008 | 0 | 4 |
| Hino NB6J | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Hino NB6J | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Hino NB6J | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Hino NB6J | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Hino NB6J | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Hino NC6J | 2005 | 1 | 7 |
| Hino NC6J | 2006 | 0 | 5 |
| Hino NC6J | 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| Hino NC6J | 2008 | 0 | 4 |
| Hino NC6J | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Hino NC6J | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Hino NC6J | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Hino NC6J | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Hino NC6J | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Hino ND8J | 2005 | 0 | 10 |
| Hino ND8J | 2006 | 0 | 8 |
| Hino ND8J | 2007 | 0 | 6 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2012
47 of the 583 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2012 concerned the electrical system; HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. filed 30 campaigns in all.
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| 12V566000 6 Dec 2012 | Winnebago Industries Inc. |
| 12V559000 3 Dec 2012 | WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC. |
| 12V547000 23 Nov 2012 | SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA |
| 12V541000 20 Nov 2012 | STARCRAFT RV, INC. |
| 12V523000 31 Oct 2012 | PIERCE MANUFACTURING |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2012