The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V119000·Announced 2018-02-19

Hino Recalls 2018-2019 Trucks Due to Loose Fuse Terminal Bolts

Hino is recalling 2018-2019 NE8J, NH8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks because loose fuse terminal bolts may cause electrical arcing, overheating, or engine shutdown.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical wiring/fuse block) that explicitly increases the risk of fire and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 NE8J, NH8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The recall involves 5,667 vehicles where the terminal bolts securing the main fuse terminals within the fuse block may not have been properly tightened.

This defect may result in electrical arcing and overheating, or an engine shutdown. An electrical arc or overheating can increase the risk of a fire, while an engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.

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

The recalled product

Product
HINO NE8J, NH8J, NJ8J, NV8J
Brand
HINO
Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
5,667

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 (4)

  • NE8J
  • NH8J
  • NJ8J
  • NV8J

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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