2012 HINO NJ8J — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2012 HINO NJ8J
The 2012 HINO NJ8J 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 SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 HINO NJ8J
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2012 HINO NJ8J, potentially affecting up to 81,051 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 11V537000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 312 vehicles affected
Defect: HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2012 ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 25, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE WHEEL-END RETAINER ON THE FRONT OR REAR AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Consequence: THE WHEEL-HUB AND AXLE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: HINO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES AND, IF THE AXLE IS FOUND TO BE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL END RETAINING HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 19,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 HINO NJ8J
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 HINO NJ8J.
Safety Rating for the 2012 HINO NJ8J
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 HINO NJ8J in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 HINO NJ8J
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 HINO NJ8J. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-14-016 — 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...
167-A1401-12 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
A-15-008 A subject vehicle may experience DPR (Diesel Particulate Reduction) system related issues in extreme cold weather conditions. If a good fuel quality is being used and persistent fuel gelling has been confirmed to be the cause of the cold weather issue, a fuel heater for the burner system is...
14-002 — EQUIPMENT
COE HYBRID SAFETY EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND PRACTICES
RCB-008-12 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
HINO TRUCKS: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) POSSIBLY ILLUMINATING DURING COLD TEMPERATURES. SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE DOSING CONTROL UNIT (DCU) COULD SOLVE THIS PROBLEM. *KB
167-T1204-12 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
12 - 002 Diagnosis Procedure for P2457. Some engines may erroneously record a P2457 DTC in the ECU. This fault condition is due to ECU software misdetection of EGR cooler efficiency.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 HINO NJ8J
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HINO NJ8J
- 2007 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2008 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2009 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2010 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2011 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2012 HINO NJ8J (current)
- 2013 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2014 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2015 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2016 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints
- 2017 HINO NJ8J — 0 complaints