2009 HINO ND8J — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 HINO ND8J
The 2009 HINO ND8J has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2009 HINO ND8J
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2009 HINO ND8J, potentially affecting up to 78,554 vehicles.
Recall 14V791000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 8,140 vehicles affected
Defect: Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain model year 2005-2015 Hino ND8J, NE8J, and NF8J trucks manufactured August 26, 2003, to May 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, components of the parking brake handle assembly may wear, resulting in either the parking brake unexpectedly releasing when engaged or preventing the parking brake from fully engaging.
Consequence: Either parking brake condition may result in the vehicle rolling unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install a new parking brake lever that contains a two-way damper and a roller at the cable joining pin, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Hino customer...
View full details →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 08V667000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 130 vehicles affected
Defect: HINO IS RECALLING 130 MY 2008-2009 ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS. THE REAR AXLE U-BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. THE LOWER SPRING SEAT MAY NOT CONTACT THE AXLE HOUSING PROPERLY, PRODUCING A GAP ON THE FRONT OR REAR SIDE OF THE AXLE HOUSING.
Consequence: THIS GAP COULD ALLOW THE U-BOLTS TO LOOSEN AND/OR CAUSE THE LOWER SPRING SEAT TO CRACK. THE AXLE COULD BECOME MISALIGNED AND/OR SEPARATED FROM THE MOUNTINGS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING SEAT FOR A GAP BETWEEN THE REAR AXLE AND LOWER SPRING SEAT. THE U-BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 19, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 HINO ND8J
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 HINO ND8J.
Safety Rating for the 2009 HINO ND8J
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 HINO ND8J in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 HINO ND8J
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 HINO ND8J. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
167-B1516-12 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
SB-15-017 New parts are available to prevent repeat exhaust manifold stud failures on the J05 engine. This bulletin provides instructions for an exhaust manifold attachment modification at the #1 and #4 cylinder locations. Modifications to the manifold insulator shield and the turbocharger water return pipe have also been made to...
SB-14-017 — POWER TRAIN
In the event that one of the subject vehicles is driven while the ABS warning lamp is illuminated, operation of the torque converter clutch will be suspended. Driving the vehicle with an ABS warning lamp illuminated can lead to overheating of the transmission fluid due to the torque converter clutch...
SB-R-0029 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
HINO TRUCKS: THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE(S) HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING INTO THE FUEL TANK(S). *PE
SB-R-0034 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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
SB-08-003 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
This document is to inform dealers and work shops to the update of inlet and outlet fuel pipes on the Davco fuel filter assembly.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 HINO ND8J
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HINO ND8J
- 2005 HINO ND8J — 0 complaints
- 2006 HINO ND8J — 0 complaints
- 2007 HINO ND8J — 0 complaints
- 2008 HINO ND8J — 0 complaints
- 2009 HINO ND8J (current)
- 2010 HINO ND8J — 0 complaints
- 2011 HINO ND8J — 0 complaints
- 2012 HINO ND8J — 0 complaints
- 2013 HINO ND8J — 0 complaints
- 2014 HINO ND8J — 0 complaints