Recall 20V244000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Defect in 2020-2021 HINO NE8C
RECALL This recall affects up to 12,470 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V244000 |
| Manufacturer | Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 12,470 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2020 HINO NE8C, 2020 HINO NE8J, 2020 HINO NV8J, 2020 HINO NV8G, 2020 HINO NJ8C, 2020 HINO NJ8A, 2020 HINO NE8G, 2020 HINO NV8A, 2020 HINO NE8A, 2020 HINO NJ8J, 2021 HINO NV8G, 2021 HINO NJ8J, 2021 HINO NJ8C, 2021 HINO NE8J, 2021 HINO NE8G, 2021 HINO NE8C, 2021 HINO NV8A, 2021 HINO NE8A, 2021 HINO NV8J, 2021 HINO NJ8A
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Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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