The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·24V075000·Announced 2024-02-07

Hino Recalls 2022-2024 Trucks Due to Telematics Ground Connection Fire Risk

Hino is recalling 2022-2024 trucks because a loose ground connection in the telematics unit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

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 harness) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2024 Hino NE7A, NE7B, NH7A, NH9A, NH9B, NH9C, NJ7A, NJ7B, NJ7C, NV7A, NV7B, NV7C, NM9A, NM9B, TH9K, and TM9K vehicles. The recall involves 12,118 vehicles.

The ground connection in the telematics control unit harness may not be secured properly. This defect can result in the ground connection overheating, which increases the risk of a fire.

Dealers will inspect and repair the ground circuit and replace any damaged harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 29, 2024. Owners may contact Hino customer service at (248) 699-9300 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HINO NM9A, NJ7C, NH9C, NH9A
Brand
HINO
Manufacturer
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
12,118

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 (16)

  • NM9A
  • NJ7C
  • NH9C
  • NH9A
  • TH9K
  • NE7A
  • NM9B
  • NV7C
  • TM9K
  • NE7B
  • NJ7A
  • NJ7B
  • NV7A
  • NV7B
  • NH9B
  • NH7A

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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