The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V044000·Announced 2019-01-18

Hino Recalls NJ8J Trucks for Missing Front Brake Dust Shields

Hino is recalling 2007-2019 NJ8J trucks because missing front brake dust shields can cause the vehicle to pull left in wet conditions, increasing crash risk.

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 (missing brake components) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. is recalling certain 2007-2019 NJ8J (258ALP) vehicles. The recall involves 7,231 units that lack dust shields on the front brake assemblies.

During wet conditions, the absence of these shields may lead to uneven water saturation on the front brakes. This can cause the vehicle to pull to the left during hard braking, potentially causing it to cross into another lane unexpectedly and increasing the risk of a crash.

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install new brake drums with dust shields free of charge. The recall began on March 19, 2019. 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 NJ8J
Brand
HINO
Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
7,231

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)

  • NJ8J

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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