2008 HINO NE8J — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 HINO NE8J
The 2008 HINO NE8J has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 HINO NE8J
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2008 HINO NE8J, potentially affecting up to 99,165 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 08V613000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 3,836 vehicles affected
Defect: HINO IS RECALLING 3,836 MY 2008 ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J CLASS 6 AND 7, CONVENTIONAL CAB, MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPED WITH J08E-TV OR J08E-TW ENGINES. THERE IS AN IMPROPER SHAPE OF THE SUPPLY PUMP COUPLER LOCATED BETWEEN THE SUPPLY PUMP AND THE AIR COMPRESSOR. THE COUPLING MAY CRACK, THE GEAR TRAIN AND VALVES OF THE ENGINE COULD BREAK, AND...
Consequence: THIS WOULD DISABLE THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM, STOP THE SUPPLY OF AIR TO THE AIR TANK, AND MAY RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT BRAKING POWER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE COUPLING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9330.
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 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 NE8J
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 HINO NE8J.
Safety Rating for the 2008 HINO NE8J
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 HINO NE8J in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 HINO NE8J
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 HINO NE8J. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
RCB-002-15 — EQUIPMENT
If the parking brake is not released in accordance with the instructions in the Driver?s/Owner?s Manual (such as releasing the parking brake lever only by pushing the lever release button, without holding the lever with the hand, until it is completely released), the tension of the brake cable could be...
SB-14-017 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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...
167-R1301-12 — ENGINE
RCB-010-12 When soot accumulates in the DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) due to aging degradation of the fuel injector, the engine control program could potentially work improperly, which may cause the CEL (Check Engine Light) in the instrument cluster of the vehicle to turn ?ON?. An enhanced ECU software program has...
167-R0902-12 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
R0034 This bulletin includes the instructions to complete the following. 1. Determine the condition of the fuel injectors by monitoring quantity value using Hino Diagnostic Explorer. 2. If the fuel injector condition is determined to be ?Acceptable? Diesel Cleaner will be added to the fuel without replacing the fuel injectors....
167-R0904-12 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
R0031 This bulletin includes the instructions for the replacement of the fuel system hoses on MDT vehicles equipped with dual fuel tanks.
167-R0904-12 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
R0031 This bulletin includes the instructions for the replacement of the fuel system hoses on MDT vehicles equipped with dual fuel tanks.
SB-08-004 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This document is to inform dealers and workshops of the design change to the supply pump and SCV for J08E-TV, TW engine series.
167-B0901-12 — POWER TRAIN
SB - 09 - 003 This bulletin provides a procedure to modify the Intake Throttle Valve.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 HINO NE8J
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HINO NE8J
- 2005 HINO NE8J — 0 complaints
- 2006 HINO NE8J — 0 complaints
- 2007 HINO NE8J — 0 complaints
- 2008 HINO NE8J (current)
- 2009 HINO NE8J — 0 complaints
- 2010 HINO NE8J — 0 complaints
- 2011 HINO NE8J — 0 complaints
- 2012 HINO NE8J — 0 complaints
- 2013 HINO NE8J — 0 complaints