2012 HINO NB6J

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 33 TSBs

12V555000 Dec 3, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
Hino is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2013 medium duty trucks, models NA6J, NB6J, NC6J, ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, NF8J, and NV8J, manufactured from August 18, 2003, through November 16, 2011. Over time, the main B+ circuit from the battery to the starter could potentially short to ground due to... Read more
Consequence
If the B+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.
Remedy
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact Hino at 1-248-699-9390.
35,142 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 HINO NB6J

33 manufacturer communications from 27 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL8
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1
060000 ENGINE (PWS)1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
167-B1426-12 Nov 4, 2016
162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
SA-14-026 The broken hood grille procedure (SB-14-020) has been revised to reuse the grille nuts (SZ17906009) if possible. There is a limited quantity of the nuts available and it has been confirmed that the nuts are reusable. The revised p
167-B0502-12 Sep 28, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SB - 05 - 004 SPEEDOMETER RECALIBRATION. This document is to inform of the procedure to calibrate the Pulse Adjust Module whenneeded (ex. tire size change, rear carrier ratio change).
167-B0502-12 Sep 28, 2016
190000 TIRES
SB - 05 - 004 SPEEDOMETER RECALIBRATION. This document is to inform of the procedure to calibrate the Pulse Adjust Module whenneeded (ex. tire size change, rear carrier ratio change).
167-B0502-12 Sep 28, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
SB - 05 - 004 SPEEDOMETER RECALIBRATION. This document is to inform of the procedure to calibrate the Pulse Adjust Module whenneeded (ex. tire size change, rear carrier ratio change).
167-B1621-12 Apr 18, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SB-16-010 Correction of the inspection of the DPR filter.
167-P1602-12 Mar 22, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
13-008 Injection Pump Drive Case. Please note the following part number changes to the Injection Pump Bearing Case. Not replacing the correct replacement parts WILL result in major engine damage. The Hino Ordering system has been modified
167-P1602-12 Mar 22, 2016
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
13-008 Injection Pump Drive Case. Please note the following part number changes to the Injection Pump Bearing Case. Not replacing the correct replacement parts WILL result in major engine damage. The Hino Ordering system has been modified
167-B1529-12 Oct 21, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SB-15-032 Troubleshooting information and Inspection procedure of the DTC/P2030 were revised.
167-B1528-12 Aug 26, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SB-15-031 Foreign debris in the DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) tank may cause the SCR (Selective Catalyst Reduction) system to malfunction. This can result in DTC?s (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) P20E8 or P20E9 - DEF Pressure Abnormality. An inlet
167-T1514-12 Jun 22, 2015
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
TT-15-016 The purpose of this publication is to communicate the standard measuring positions on the Hino chassis. In some cases, the customer may report a visual chassis posture concern where the chassis appears to be leaning more towards t
167-B1523-12 Jun 2, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SB-15-026 A subject vehicle may exhibit an engine oil leak or engine coolant leaking externally from the engine head gasket sealing area on the exhaust manifold side of the engine. An improved head gasket has been made available as a servic
167-T1513-12 Apr 22, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
TT-15-014 The transmission DTC?s P0974 and P0986, may be found on 12MY-15MY COE models. There could also be a complaint of low power and erratic shifting. These diagnostic codes may be set due to low voltage between the transmission case an
167-B1312-12 Apr 13, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SB-13-009 This bulletin is to inform dealers and workshops of proper paint codes for all Hino models. ALL MODELS
167-B1521-12 Mar 17, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
SB-15-022 In the rare event that a subject vehicle equipped with the 23k Comfort Ride air suspension experiences a premature main leaf failure, a 23k HD Comfort Ride air suspension may be installed with PRIOR APPROVAL from HMM QA.
167-B1511-12 Feb 4, 2015
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SB-15-011 The following TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) outlines the inspection method for steering wheel free play and the adjustment procedure of the steering gear.
167-B1510-12 Jan 20, 2015
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
SB-15-010 Some vehicles that operate in extreme cold weather climates may exhibit ice accumulation on the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) butterfly plate with a repeat P1604 DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) stored in the engine ECU. A heated E
167-B1423-12 Jun 19, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SB-14-005 2011MY-2015MY Conventional Keyless Entry Programming
167-B1423-12 Jun 19, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SB-14-005 2011MY-2015MY Conventional Keyless Entry Programming
167-B1415-12 Mar 28, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SB-14-003 The following is to inform you of the revision of the inspection procedure for the DTC?s P0340 and P0341. You are kindly requested to attach this service data to the relevant pages of the workshop manuals for maintenance and to us
167-B1307-12 Jul 23, 2013
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
13-008 Design Change of the Idler Gear Case and Idler Gear Bolt. Abnormal load such as a stuck supply pump was applied to gear train then causing the bolt to loosen. Therefore, an enhancement to the case and bolt were carried out. The idle
167-T1303-12 Jun 21, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
13-003 Injection Quantity Test 11 thru 14MY
167-T1202-12 Oct 4, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
12-001 Recording the Burner Event Log (BEL) on 11-13MY Trucks
167-B1101-12 Aug 10, 2011
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SB-11-002 REQUIREMENTS OF BIOFUEL USAGE FOR 2008MY THRU 2012MY VEHICLES ALL APPLIED MODELS
167-B0803-12 Dec 5, 2008
203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
SB - 08 - 005 This document is to inform dealers and workshops of the design change to the hood damper, support bolt and the addition of a support collar.
167-T0706-12 Jun 28, 2007
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
07 - 006 VOLTAGE DROP TEST
167-B0702-12 Apr 24, 2007
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
SB - 07 - 005 The document is to inform the dealers about the change in material and tightening torque of the rocker arm support bolts and camshaft bearing cap bolts.
167-B0702-12 Apr 24, 2007
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
SB - 07 - 005 The document is to inform the dealers about the change in material and tightening torque of the rocker arm support bolts and camshaft bearing cap bolts.
167-B0602-12 Sep 18, 2006
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
SB ? 06 - 002 Fuel Filter Usage. This bulletin provides technical information for proper Fuel Filter usage as well as an example of damage caused by foreign material allowed to enter the fuel system as a result of using an improper fuel fil
167-B0601-12 Jul 10, 2006
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SB ? 06 - 001 DESIGN CHANGE OF ENGINE OIL COOLER HOUSING. The casting for the engine oil cooler housing has been revised to include 2 shallow machined grooves on both sides of the engine oil cooler housing. These grooves aid in the retentio
167-B0508-12 Sep 28, 2005
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SB - 05 - 005 PROPER MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES FOR GREASE LUBRICATED FRONT AXLES
167-B0508-12 Sep 28, 2005
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SB - 05 - 005 PROPER MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES FOR GREASE LUBRICATED FRONT AXLES
167-B0509-12 Sep 28, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SB ? 05 - 006 Upon removal of a transmission assembly from the vehicle, inspection is required to confirm the presence and correct installation of the two dowel pins in the rear engine housing. In some rare cases one or both dowel pins may
167-B0504-12 Sep 27, 2005
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SB - 05 - 003 This document is to inform dealers and workshops on procedures to activate exhaust brake operation.

HINO NB6J - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HINO NB6J across all model years (2005, 2013).

23 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HINO NB6J - Year by Year

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