The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V647000·Announced 2022-08-26

Hino Recalls 2023 NJ7A and NV7A Trucks for Engine Control Module Defect

Hino is recalling 2023 NJ7A and NV7A trucks because an engine control module defect may cause unexpected engine shutdown, increasing crash risk.

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 (unexpected engine shutdown increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Hino NJ7A and NV7A trucks. The recall addresses a defect in the engine control module (ECM), which may experience an internal short-circuit. This issue can result in an unexpected engine shut down while the vehicle is in operation.

An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the ECM free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 3, 2022. Owners may contact Hino's customer service at 1-248-699-9390 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HINO NJ7A, NV7A
Brand
HINO
Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
7

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 (2)

  • NJ7A
  • NV7A

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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