2007 HINO NV8J — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 HINO NV8J
The 2007 HINO NV8J has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 HINO NV8J
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2007 HINO NV8J, potentially affecting up to 110,289 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 →Recall 08V471000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
| 1,195 vehicles affected
Defect: HINO IS RECALLING 1,195 MY 2007-2009 NV8J TRUCKS. DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE PROPELLER SHAFT BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Consequence: IF THE BOLTS WERE TO LOOSEN, IT COULD CAUSE A VIBRATION IN THE DRIVELINE. IF THIS VIBRATION WERE IGNORED, THE PROPELLER SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE MATING FLANGE. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND/OR RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PROPELLER SHAFT BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9300.
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 07V208000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 14,588 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BANDO BELT TENSIONER, CORROSION OR RUST MAY DEVELOP ON THE TENSIONER SPINDLE OR BUSHING CAUSING THE AUTO TENSIONER TO BECOME STIFF OR BIND. THIS CAN CAUSE THE DRIVE BELT TO SUDDENLY COME OFF OR THE AUTO TENSIONER MOUNTING BOLTS COULD SUDDENLY BREAK.
Consequence: IF THE DRIVE BELT COMES OFF, THE ALTERNATOR WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. IF THE WARNING IS IGNORED, THIS CONDITION COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER (ENGINE STALL) INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTO TENSIONER, INSTALL UPGRADED MOUNTING BOLTS, AND REPLACE THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO MOTORS AT 248-648-6430. NOTE: THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN...
View full details →Recall 06V483000 — STRUCTURE
| 1,599 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DURING THE STAMPING PROCESS, SOME CROSSMEMBERS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A DEFORMATION TO THE LOWER CORNERS DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE STAMPING DIE. OVER TIME, IF THIS CONDITION WERE IGNORED, THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE CROSSMEMBERS COULD BE COMPROMISED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, SEPARATION OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT AND/OR A LOSS OF...
Consequence: ANY OF THESE OCCURRENCES COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, CORRECT, AND REPLACE THE CROSSMEMBERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-648-6400.
View full details →Recall 06V360000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 746 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN CAB AND CHASSIS TRUCKS THAT WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE SELLING LOCATION OR BODY COMPANY USING A DECKING SYSTEM (VEHICLES STACKED ON THE REAR OF THE LEAD TRUCK FOR TRANSPORT), THE AIR BRAKE LINES MAY BE DISCONNECTED SO THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEMS CAN BE TIED TOGETHER WITH THE OTHER VEHICLES. WHEN THESE VEHICLES ARRIVE AT THEIR DESTINATION, THE AIR...
Consequence: LOOSE AIR BRAKE LINES CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED OR LEAK WHICH COULD CAUSE A DECREASE IN BRAKING ABILITY OR RESULTING IN APPLICATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE WITHOUT IT BEING ACTIVATED. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. ALSO IF THE DRIVE SHAFT BOLTS ARE LEFT LOOSE, THE DRIVE SHAFT COULD BECOME DISENGAGED MAKING THE VEHICLE IMMOVABLE. IF THE ABS SENSORS ARE NOT SECURED PROPERLY USING THE CORRECT CLIPS, THE ABS SENSORS COULD GO OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR BRAKE LINES, DRIVE SHAFT BOLTS AND ABS SENSOR CLIPS AND TIGHTEN AND REPAIR IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-648-6430.
View full details →Recall 06V169000 — STEERING:LINKAGES
| 5,072 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE DRAG LINK ATTACHMENT NUTS AT THE PITMAN ARM AND STEERING ARM MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TORQUED. RESIDUAL GREASE AND PAINT WHICH WAS APPLIED AS A RUST INHIBITOR ON THE STEERING ARM MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO A LOSS OF TORQUE AFTER ASSEMBLY.
Consequence: INCREASED WEAR FOR THE DRAGLINK CONNECTIONS CAN OCCUR CREATING A NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY. IF THIS CONDITION WAS IGNORED, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING ARM TIGHTNESS AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND PAINT FROM THE STEERING ARMS AND RETORQUE THE DRAGLINK ATTACHMENT NUTS AT THE STEERING ARM AND PITMAN ARM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 12, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 HINO NV8J
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 HINO NV8J. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Air | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 25MPH I HAD MY AUTO GEAR SELECTOR IN 4 GEAR, AND THE EXHAUST BRAKE WAS SET ON. WHILE SLOWING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT IT SEEMED AS IF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS LOCKED INTO SECOND GEAR. THE EXHAUST BRAKE WAS COMING OFF AND ON IN RAPID SUCCESSION. I WAS PUSHING PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES. I SHIFTED THE AUTO GEAR SELECTOR DOWN TO 2ND AND PUSHED THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD. THE TRUCK SLOWED TO LESS THAN 5MPH BUT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, WHICH RESULTED IN A SLOW SPEED REAR END COLLISION. AT THE POINT OF IMPACT MY TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED. THE POLICE ARRIVED AND DIRECTED US TO MOVE OUR VEHICLES OUT OF TRAFFIC. THIS TIME WHILE DRIVING A SHOT DISTANCE WITH THE EXHAUST BRAKE OFF THE SAME CONDITION OCCURRED AT A STOP SIGN, LUCKILY THERE WAS NOBODY IN FRONT OF ME AND I TRIED PUMPING THE BRAKES A FEW TIMES WHICH STOPPED THE PROBLEM. I HAVE YET TO VISIT A DEALER BECAUSE OF THE HOLIDAY. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THE LOCK-UP TORQUE CONVERTER WOULDN'T RELEASE AND THAT IS WHY THE TRANNY WOULDN'T COAST AS NORMAL. AT LEAST THAT MY GUESS. THE TRANNY IS AN ALLISON 3000RDS. *TR
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 25MPH I HAD MY AUTO GEAR SELECTOR IN 4 GEAR, AND THE EXHAUST BRAKE WAS SET ON. WHILE SLOWING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT IT SEEMED AS IF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS LOCKED INTO SECOND GEAR. THE EXHAUST BRAKE WAS COMING OFF AND ON IN RAPID SUCCESSION. I WAS PUSHING PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES. I SHIFTED THE AUTO GEAR SELECTOR DOWN TO 2ND AND PUSHED THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD. THE TRUCK SLOWED TO LESS THAN 5MPH BUT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, WHICH RESULTED IN A SLOW SPEED REAR END COLLISION. AT THE POINT OF IMPACT MY TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED. THE POLICE ARRIVED AND DIRECTED US TO MOVE OUR VEHICLES OUT OF TRAFFIC. THIS TIME WHILE DRIVING A SHOT DISTANCE WITH THE EXHAUST BRAKE OFF THE SAME CONDITION OCCURRED AT A STOP SIGN, LUCKILY THERE WAS NOBODY IN FRONT OF ME AND I TRIED PUMPING THE BRAKES A FEW TIMES WHICH STOPPED THE PROBLEM. I HAVE YET TO VISIT A DEALER BECAUSE OF THE HOLIDAY. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THE LOCK-UP TORQUE CONVERTER WOULDN'T RELEASE AND THAT IS WHY THE TRANNY WOULDN'T COAST AS NORMAL. AT LEAST THAT MY GUESS. THE TRANNY IS AN ALLISON 3000RDS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2007 HINO NV8J
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 HINO NV8J in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 HINO NV8J
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 HINO NV8J. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
167-B1003-12 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
SB-10-004 This document is to inform dealers and workshops of the procedures on applying an anti-seize lubricant to the VNT Turbocharger link rod for the J05D and J08E engines.
167-B1001-12 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SB ? 10 - 003 This bulletin provides technical information for proper Fuel Filter usage as well as an example of damage caused by foreign material allowed to enter the fuel system as a result of using an improper fuel filter.
167-B0703-12 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
SB - 07 - 007 The document is to inform the dealers of the release of Hino Diagnostic eXplorer (HINO DX) Ver. 1.2.0
07-002 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oil in Air Compressor inlet line. Oil can be pulled the entire length of the air compressor line whereas some dripping may be present in the air filter to turbo charger piping.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 HINO NV8J
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HINO NV8J
- 2005 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2006 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2007 HINO NV8J (current)
- 2008 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2009 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2010 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2011 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2012 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints