2008 HINO NB6J — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 HINO NB6J
The 2008 HINO NB6J has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, SUSPENSION:FRONT. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 HINO NB6J
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2008 HINO NB6J, potentially affecting up to 87,250 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 07V209000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 61 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT BRACKET STIFFNESS AND OVER-TIGHTENING OF THE CLIP, THE FUEL PIPE BETWEEN THE SUPPLY PUMP AND THE COMMON RAIL MAY CRACK.
Consequence: THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WILL ALERT THE DRIVER OF THE PROBLEM. IF THE WARNING LIGHT IS IGNORED BY THE DRIVER, THIS COULD ULTIMATELY CAUSE A FIRE AND THE ENGINE TO STALL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRACKET AND THE CLIP AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 248-648-6430.
View full details →Recall 07V508000 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
| 100 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY POSSIBLY LEADING TO THE MIRROR GLASS DETACHING FROM THE MIRROR HOUSING.
Consequence: IF THE MIRROR GLASS IS LOST, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE TRAFFIC APPROACHING FROM THE REAR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE MIRROR MATERIALS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-648-6490.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 HINO NB6J
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 HINO NB6J.
Safety Rating for the 2008 HINO NB6J
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 HINO NB6J in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 HINO NB6J
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 HINO NB6J. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
167-T1612-12 — ENGINE
TT-16-013 The procedure for installing the rocker shaft bolts into the cam housing has been updated. It is recommended to lightly lubricate the threads and flange of the bolts with clean engine oil before installing them. The torque specification has also been reduced as a result of adding lubricant to...
SB-R-0034 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
HINO TRUCKS: ABNORMAL NOISE AND VIBRATION WITHIN THE ENGINE OCCURS DUE TO THE IMPEDED OPERATION OF THE INJECTOR NEEDLE WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE FORMATION OF DEPOSITS IN THE FUEL. *PE
167-R0901-12 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
R0029 This bulletin includes instructions for the replacement of the fuel tank breather hose. If the vehicle is equipped with dual fuel tanks the breather hose must be replaced on both fuel tanks.
167-B0804-12 — ENGINE
08 - 002 This document is to inform dealers and workshops of the design change to the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve and gasket for the J05D-TF engine series.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 HINO NB6J
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HINO NB6J
- 2005 HINO NB6J — 0 complaints
- 2006 HINO NB6J — 0 complaints
- 2007 HINO NB6J — 0 complaints
- 2008 HINO NB6J (current)
- 2009 HINO NB6J — 0 complaints
- 2010 HINO NB6J — 0 complaints
- 2011 HINO NB6J — 0 complaints
- 2012 HINO NB6J — 0 complaints
- 2013 HINO NB6J — 0 complaints