The defect
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.
The risk
An electrical arc or overheating can increase the risk of a fire. An engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hino NE8J | 2018, 2019 |
| Hino NH8J | 2018, 2019 |
| Hino NJ8J | 2018, 2019 |
| Hino NV8J | 2018, 2019 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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 NE8J | 2018 | 0 | 3 |
| Hino NE8J | 2019 | 0 | 2 |
| Hino NH8J | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Hino NH8J | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Hino NJ8J | 2018 | 0 | 4 |
| Hino NJ8J | 2019 | 0 | 3 |
| Hino NV8J | 2018 | 0 | 3 |
| Hino NV8J | 2019 | 0 | 2 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2018
105 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the electrical system; Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. filed 27 campaigns in all.
| 18V946000 31 Dec 2018 | Arcimoto Inc |
| 18V933000 27 Dec 2018 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 18V930000 21 Dec 2018 | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| 18V929000 21 Dec 2018 | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| 18V917000 20 Dec 2018 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| 18V921000 20 Dec 2018 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 18V895000 19 Dec 2018 | Dennis Eagle Inc. |
| 18V909000 19 Dec 2018 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018