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HighNHTSA·13V623000·Announced 2013-12-16

Hino Recalls 2013 NV8J Trucks for Incorrect Weight Documentation

Hino is recalling 2013 NV8J trucks because vehicle documents show a higher weight rating than the actual modified rating, which could lead to overloading.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, as the incorrect documentation could lead to overloading and subsequent tire or suspension failure.

Plain-English summary

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 NV8J vehicles manufactured between November 13, 2012, and February 8, 2013. The affected vehicles were modified to have a lower Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), but the vehicle documentation incorrectly displays the full, higher GVWR. This discrepancy means the information on the documents does not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Part 567 "Certification."

The incorrect documentation poses a safety risk because an operator relying on the documents to determine the truck's GVWR may load the vehicle beyond its actual weight rating. This potential overloading could result in tire or suspension failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the documents as necessary, free of charge. All owners were notified as of January 29, 2014. Customers may contact Hino at 1-248-699-9330 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HINO NV8J
Brand
HINO
Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
8

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 (1)

  • NV8J

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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