Hino NE8J, NH8J, NJ8J, NV8J (2018-2019): Electrical system
Recall 18V119000 · Feb 19, 2018 · Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
5,667
vehicles affected
5,667
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V119000
- Date
- Feb 19, 2018
- Maker
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,667
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring > Fuses and circuit breakers
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is 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.
What can happen
An electrical arc or overheating can increase the risk of a fire. An engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
4 models, 8 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V119000?
4 models: Hino NE8J (2018-2019), Hino NH8J (2018-2019), Hino NJ8J (2018-2019) and 1 more, about 5,667 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V119000?
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.
What can happen?
An electrical arc or overheating can increase the risk of a fire. An engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.