NHTSA Campaign 20V244000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Issued by Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. · Reported Apr 30, 2020 · 12,470 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2020-2021 NV8J, NJ8J, NE8J, NJ8A, NV8A, NE8A, NE8G, NJ8C, NE8C, and NV8G trucks. The ground cable that connects the negative battery terminal to the frame may be too short and may break as a result.

Consequence

If the ground cable breaks, the engine cannot be re-started to move the vehicle to a safe area, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install an extension bracket to the negative battery terminal and inspect the ground cable terminal for damage, replacing the cable if damage is found, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the safety risk with an interim letter Mid-June 2020. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AAHT0.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HINO NE8A 2020 12,470
HINO NE8A 2021 12,470
HINO NE8C 2020 12,470
HINO NE8C 2021 12,470
HINO NE8G 2020 12,470
HINO NE8G 2021 12,470
HINO NE8J 2020 12,470
HINO NE8J 2021 12,470
HINO NJ8A 2020 12,470
HINO NJ8A 2021 12,470
HINO NJ8C 2020 12,470
HINO NJ8C 2021 12,470
HINO NJ8J 2020 12,470
HINO NJ8J 2021 12,470
HINO NV8A 2020 12,470
HINO NV8A 2021 12,470
HINO NV8G 2020 12,470
HINO NV8G 2021 12,470
HINO NV8J 2020 12,470
HINO NV8J 2021 12,470

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V244000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.