The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V555000·Announced 2012-12-03

Hino Recalls 2005-2013 Medium Duty Trucks for Wiring Fire Risk

Hino is recalling 2005-2013 medium duty trucks because a worn main B+ circuit could short to ground, potentially causing a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wiring) that may lead to a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating (score 4).

Plain-English summary

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2013 medium duty trucks, including models NA6J, NB6J, NC6J, ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, NF8J, and NV8J. These vehicles were manufactured between August 18, 2003, and November 16, 2011. The recall affects 35,142 vehicles.

The defect involves the main B+ circuit from the battery to the starter. Over time, wear caused by interference between the B+ circuit and its convoluted tubing sheath could cause the circuit to short to ground. If this short occurs, it may lead to a fire.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HINO NB6J, NC6J, ND8J, NE8J
Brand
HINO
Manufacturer
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
Category
Vehicle — Medium Duty Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
35,142

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (8)

  • NB6J
  • NC6J
  • ND8J
  • NE8J
  • NF8J
  • NA6J
  • NJ8J
  • NV8J

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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