2008 HINO NC6J — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 HINO NC6J
The 2008 HINO NC6J 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. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 HINO NC6J
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2008 HINO NC6J, 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 NC6J
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 HINO NC6J.
Safety Rating for the 2008 HINO NC6J
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 HINO NC6J in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 HINO NC6J
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 HINO NC6J. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
RCB-010-12 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
HINO: THE ENGINE CONTROL PROGRAM COULD WORK IMPROPERLY, CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (CEL) TO TURN ON, DUE TO AGING DEGRADATION OF FUEL INJECTOR AND SOOT ACCUMULATING IN DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF). MODEL 2008-2010 NA6J, NB6J, NC6J, ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, NV8J. *PE
167-B1307-12 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
13-008 Design Change of the Idler Gear Case and Idler Gear Bolt. Abnormal load such as a stuck supply pump was applied to gear train then causing the bolt to loosen. Therefore, an enhancement to the case and bolt were carried out. The idler gear case and bolt were changed...
167-R0901-12 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
RCB-003-11 This bulletin involves the inspection of the Variable Nozzle Turbine (VNT) turbocharger linkrod along with the potential replacement of the VNT turbocharger assembly.
R-0024 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
HINO TRUCKS: UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE CONTROL PROGRAM DOES NOT PROVIDE SATISFACTORY DRIVABILITY CHARACTERISTICS. *PE
R-0024 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
HINO TRUCKS: UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE CONTROL PROGRAM DOES NOT PROVIDE SATISFACTORY DRIVABILITY CHARACTERISTICS. *PE
167-R0903-12 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
R0032 This bulletin includes the instructions for the replacement of the fuel system hoses.
167-B0704-12 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
SB - 07 - 008 CORRECTION IN WORKSHOP MANUAL FOR TIGHTENING TORQUE OF THE INJECTOR CLAMP BOLT
167-B0702-12 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
SB - 07 - 005 The document is to inform the dealers about the change in material and tightening torque of the rocker arm support bolts and camshaft bearing cap bolts.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 HINO NC6J
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HINO NC6J
- 2005 HINO NC6J — 1 complaint
- 2006 HINO NC6J — 0 complaints
- 2007 HINO NC6J — 0 complaints
- 2008 HINO NC6J (current)
- 2009 HINO NC6J — 0 complaints
- 2010 HINO NC6J — 0 complaints
- 2011 HINO NC6J — 0 complaints
- 2012 HINO NC6J — 0 complaints
- 2013 HINO NC6J — 0 complaints