2012 HINO NC6J — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 HINO NC6J
The 2012 HINO NC6J has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 HINO NC6J
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 HINO NC6J, potentially affecting up to 70,284 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2012 HINO NC6J
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 HINO NC6J.
Safety Rating for the 2012 HINO NC6J
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 HINO NC6J in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 HINO NC6J
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 HINO NC6J. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
167-B1523-12 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SB-15-026 A subject vehicle may exhibit an engine oil leak or engine coolant leaking externally from the engine head gasket sealing area on the exhaust manifold side of the engine. An improved head gasket has been made available as a service part and should be used if replacement of the...
167-B0803-12 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
SB - 08 - 005 This document is to inform dealers and workshops of the design change to the hood damper, support bolt and the addition of a support collar.
167-B0509-12 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SB ? 05 - 006 Upon removal of a transmission assembly from the vehicle, inspection is required to confirm the presence and correct installation of the two dowel pins in the rear engine housing. In some rare cases one or both dowel pins may have come out with the transmission...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 HINO NC6J
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HINO NC6J
- 2007 HINO NC6J — 0 complaints
- 2008 HINO NC6J — 0 complaints
- 2009 HINO NC6J — 0 complaints
- 2010 HINO NC6J — 0 complaints
- 2011 HINO NC6J — 0 complaints
- 2012 HINO NC6J (current)
- 2013 HINO NC6J — 0 complaints