NHTSA Campaign 18V119000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Issued by Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. · Reported Feb 19, 2018 · 5,667 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018-2019 NE8J, NJ8J and NV8J trucks. The terminal bolts that secure the main fuse terminals within the fuse block may not have been properly tightened, possibly resulting in electrical arcing and overheating, or an engine shutdown.

Consequence

An electrical arc or overheating can increase the risk of a fire. An engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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. Hino's number for this recall is M0320.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HINO NE8J 2018 5,667
HINO NE8J 2019 5,667
HINO NH8J 2018 5,667
HINO NH8J 2019 5,667
HINO NJ8J 2018 5,667
HINO NJ8J 2019 5,667
HINO NV8J 2018 5,667
HINO NV8J 2019 5,667

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V119000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.