2011 HINO NJ8J — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
21
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 HINO NJ8J
The 2011 HINO NJ8J 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 SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 21 technical service bulletins have been issued by HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2011 HINO NJ8J
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2011 HINO NJ8J, potentially affecting up to 80,908 vehicles.
Recall 19V044000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 7,231 vehicles affected
Defect: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2007-2019 NJ8J (258ALP) vehicles. These vehicles do not have dust shields on the front brake assemblies. During wet conditions, uneven water saturation on the front brake assemblies may result in the vehicle pulling to the left during hard braking.
Consequence: If the vehicle pulls left, it may cross into another lane unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install new brake drums with dust shields, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AACL0.
View full details →Recall 17V607000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 3,224 vehicles affected
Defect: Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2011-2012 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engines have a wrist pin bushings in the connecting rods that may shift and cause excessive cylinder wear.
Consequence: Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the connecting rods. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 27, 2017. The recall began on March 19, 2018. 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 11V011000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 23 vehicles affected
Defect: HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 NE8J AND NJ8J TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 10, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN EATON TRANSMISSIONS WITH PARK FEATURE. THE REVERSE IDLER SHAFT MAY CONTACT THE PARK FEATURE AND THE TWO COMPONENTS MAY BIND, PREVENTING THE PARK FEATURE FROM ENGAGING.
Consequence: IF A BRAKE IS NOT USED OR IS DEFECTIVE AND THE PARK PAWL DOES NOT ENGAGE, THE VEHICLE MAY BE ABLE TO MOVE AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR PERSONS IN THE VICINITY OF THE MOVING VEHICLE OR DAMAGE PROPERTY.
Remedy: HINO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR ALL VEHICLES THAT CONTAIN THIS CONDITION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 248-699-9330.
View full details →Recall 11V013000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 146 vehicles affected
Defect: HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 NJ8J AND NV8J HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2009, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2010. TWO OF THE AIRLINES TO THE FRONT AND REAR AIR TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT THAT THE REAR TANK AIR PRESSURE WAS DEPLETED, BRAKING FUNCTION WOULD BE LOST AND THE AUTOMATIC ENGAGEMENT OF THE SPRING BRAKES WILL NOT OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: HINO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9300.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 HINO NJ8J
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 HINO NJ8J.
Safety Rating for the 2011 HINO NJ8J
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 HINO NJ8J in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 HINO NJ8J
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. has issued 21 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 HINO NJ8J. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
167-B1626-12 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
SB-16-022 A subject vehicle may experience an external fuel leak from the burner atomization module assembly, specifically the fuel pressure regulator. This repair procedure outlines replacement of the fuel pressure regulator seals while the atomizer is installed in the vehicle.
167-B1626-12 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SB-16-022 A subject vehicle may experience an external fuel leak from the burner atomization module assembly, specifically the fuel pressure regulator. This repair procedure outlines replacement of the fuel pressure regulator seals while the atomizer is installed in the vehicle.
167-B1602-12 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SB-16-015 Enhanced DCU (Dosing Control Unit) software has been released.Illumination of the check engine light. The DCU may falsely detect an issue and record any of the 3 following DTC?s in the DCU. P142A(DEF pump temperature sensor - Out of range) P204B(DEF pressure sensor ? Rationality) P20A1(Reverting valve for DEF...
167-R1502-12 — ENGINE
AA0F0 DPR clogging may occur due to an increase in the amount of soot in the exhaust gas as a result of engine component degradation. In order to reduce the soot in the exhaust gas during this situation, even when the engine components are degraded, enhanced ECU software is available.
SB-14-020 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
When replacing a broken hood grille, an enhanced replacement hood grille is available. This procedure should be used when installing this enhanced grille to make certain that the hood grille is correctly installed.
167-B1403-12 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SB-14-016 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...
167-B1419-12 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
SB-14-009 During inspection of one of the subject vehicles, the technician may notice loose or missing retainer nuts or bolts on the No.1 cross member (directly behind the front bumper). In the event that loose nuts are found, it will be necessary to remove and replace them using Loctite. In...
167-B1407-12 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SB-14-025 Subject vehicles may exhibit electrical symptoms which can include, but are not limited to erratic operation of the exterior lamps, warning lamps illuminated in the instrument cluster, or erroneous DTC?s (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) setting in various modules. If the subject vehicle exhibits symptoms of this nature, inspect for corroded...
SB-15-010 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Some vehicles that operate in extreme cold weather climates may exhibit ice accumulation on the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) butterfly plate with a repeat P1604 DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) stored in the engine ECU. A heated EGR valve has been made available to prevent this occurrence. Hino Conventional NE8J, NJ8J...
167-B1305-12 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
13-006 CORRECTION OF WORKSHOP MANUAL. Correction of the terminals to be inspected in the diagnosis procedure of can communication line. (For DTC U0101)
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 HINO NJ8J
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HINO NJ8J
- 2006 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2007 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2008 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2009 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2010 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2011 HINO NJ8J (current)
- 2012 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2013 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2014 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2015 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2016 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints