2005 HINO NA6J — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 HINO NA6J
The 2005 HINO NA6J has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, SUSPENSION:FRONT. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2005 HINO NA6J
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2005 HINO NA6J, potentially affecting up to 99,703 vehicles.
Recall 12V555000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 35,142 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 wear that accumulates as a result of interference between the...
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.
View full details →Recall 12V555000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 35,142 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 wear that accumulates as a result of interference between the...
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.
View full details →Recall 08V195000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
| 16,805 vehicles affected
Defect: HINO IS RECALLING 16,805 MY 2005-2008 NA6J, NB6J, NC6J, ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J TRUCKS. THE TWO VERTICAL RIGHT/LEFT SIDE FRONT SPRING BRACKET BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THIS MAY CAUSE INCREASED STRESS ON THE SPRING BRACKET WHICH CAN LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE BRACKET.
Consequence: THIS COULD REDUCE STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VERTICAL FRONT SPRING BRACKET ATTACHMENT BOLTS ON RIGHT/LEFT HANGER BRACKETS AND RE-TORQUE ALL ASSOCIATED BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 248-699-9300.
View full details →Recall 06V169000 — STEERING:LINKAGES
| 5,072 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE DRAG LINK ATTACHMENT NUTS AT THE PITMAN ARM AND STEERING ARM MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TORQUED. RESIDUAL GREASE AND PAINT WHICH WAS APPLIED AS A RUST INHIBITOR ON THE STEERING ARM MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO A LOSS OF TORQUE AFTER ASSEMBLY.
Consequence: INCREASED WEAR FOR THE DRAGLINK CONNECTIONS CAN OCCUR CREATING A NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY. IF THIS CONDITION WAS IGNORED, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING ARM TIGHTNESS AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND PAINT FROM THE STEERING ARMS AND RETORQUE THE DRAGLINK ATTACHMENT NUTS AT THE STEERING ARM AND PITMAN ARM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 12, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT...
View full details →Recall 04V448000 — STEERING
| 3,366 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED, THE DUST COVER MAY TWINE WITH THE STEERING SHAFT AND COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING WHEEL OPERATION BECOMING HEAVY.
Consequence: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE OLD DUST COVER AND INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED COVER. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HINO AT 1-845-365-1400.
View full details →Recall 04V439000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| 3,366 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN CAB AND CHASSIS TRUCKS, WHEN EXCESSIVE FORCE IS APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BEYOND THAT REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE FULL ACCELERATION, THE PEDAL MAY BECOME WEDGED BETWEEN THE FLOOR PANEL AND THE CARPET.
Consequence: WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL BECOME WEDGED IN THE FULL THROTTLE POSITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HEIGHT TO DETERMINE IF IT IS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. IF EITHER THE PEDAL HEIGHT OR THE ACCELERATOR ROD IS NOT WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS, REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR ASSEMBLY. IN ADDITION, A NEW BRACKET CONTAINING AN ACCELERATOR PEDAL...
View full details →Recall 04V202000 — STEERING:LINKAGES
| 810 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE PINCH BOLT NUT OF THE YOKE CONNECTING THE STEERING GEARBOX AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT BACKED OUT.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE YOKE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT TO SEPARATE WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETORQUE THE PINCH BOLT NUT AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 7, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 HINO NA6J
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 HINO NA6J.
Safety Rating for the 2005 HINO NA6J
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 HINO NA6J in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 HINO NA6J
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 HINO NA6J. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
167-B0902-12 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SB ? 09 - 002 This bulletin provides diagnostic information for monitoring the engine running data to determine if the Suction Control Valve is defective, and a service procedure for replacing the Suction Control Valve when necessary. The SCV should be tested and replaced when necessary before replacing the supply...
SB-09-002 — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides diagnostic information for monitoring the engine running data to determine if the Suction Control Valve is defective, and a service procedure for replacing the Suction Control Valve when necessary.
SB-09-002 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides diagnostic information for monitoring the engine running data to determine if the Suction Control Valve is defective, and a service procedure for replacing the Suction Control Valve when necessary.
167-B0705-12 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
SB - 07 - 002 SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. OUTER WHEEL BEARING NUT TORQUE REDUCTION
167-B0801-12 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK VALVE/GAUGE
SB ? 07 - 006 This bulletin provides diagnostic information for monitoring the engine running data to determine if the Suction Control Valve is defective, and a service procedure for replacing the Suction Control Valve when necessary. The SCV should be tested and replaced when necessary before replacing the supply...
0007 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
TAIL PIPE REPLACEMENT. *SC
167-R0501-12 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
R0007 Hino Motors Sales U.S.A. Inc. has determined that the possibility of a defect, which relates to motor vehicle emissions, exists on the above-mentioned Hino vehicles. The Catalytic Converter on certain vehicle?s may develop an exhaust leak when the vehicle experiences accumulated operation at high RPM's. The Catalytic Converter on...
167-R0403-12 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
C0003 Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. has determined that the Tie Rod End Dust Cover Boots and Draglink Dust Cover Boots on select vehicles may experience premature deterioration that could lead to premature wear of the Tie Rod Ends or Draglink assembly. To remedy this situation we have decided to...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 HINO NA6J
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HINO NA6J
- 2005 HINO NA6J (current)
- 2006 HINO NA6J — 1 complaint
- 2007 HINO NA6J — 0 complaints
- 2008 HINO NA6J — 0 complaints
- 2009 HINO NA6J — 0 complaints
- 2010 HINO NA6J — 0 complaints