The defect
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2020 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J vehicles. Due to improper adhesive bonding, the exterior mirror glass may detach from the mirror carrier plate.
The risk
If the mirror glass detaches, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mirrors, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is M0330.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hino NE8J | 2020 |
| Hino NJ8J | 2020 |
| Hino NV8J | 2020 |
Components: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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 | 2020 | 0 | 3 |
| Hino NJ8J | 2020 | 0 | 3 |
| Hino NV8J | 2020 | 0 | 3 |
Other visibility recalls in 2019
23 of the 880 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2019 concerned the visibility; Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. filed 27 campaigns in all.
| 19V918000 20 Dec 2019 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 19V905000 18 Dec 2019 | CRUISE CAR, INC. |
| 19V792000 4 Nov 2019 | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| 19V733000 15 Oct 2019 | PACCAR Incorporated |
| 19V726000 10 Oct 2019 | Ford Motor Company |
| 19V574000 5 Aug 2019 | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| 19V558000 29 Jul 2019 | Mazda North American Operations |
| 19V507000 2 Jul 2019 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2019