2008 HINO NV8J — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 HINO NV8J
The 2008 HINO NV8J has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 HINO NV8J
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2008 HINO NV8J, potentially affecting up to 92,791 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 10V154000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 571 vehicles affected
Defect: HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 NV8J TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 3000 RDS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE DRIVE COUPLER BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED AT THE FACTORY DUE TO THE INCORRECT TOOL POSSIBLY BEING USED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Consequence: IF THE DRIVE COUPLER BOLTS WERE TO LOOSEN IT COULD CAUSE A VIBRATION IN THE DRIVELINE. IF THIS VIBRATION WERE IGNORED, THE DRIVE COUPLER BOLTS COULD SHEAR AND THE COUPLING BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND TORQUE CONVERTER WOULD NOT TRANSMIT POWER. THIS ULTIMATELY COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: HINO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9330.
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 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 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 NV8J
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 HINO NV8J.
Safety Rating for the 2008 HINO NV8J
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 HINO NV8J in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 HINO NV8J
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 HINO NV8J. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
167-B1004-12 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10 - 001 Starter Assembly Mounting Nuts Torque Correction. The following is to inform you of the correction made to the Workshop Manuals
167-B1004-12 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
10 - 001 Starter Assembly Mounting Nuts Torque Correction. The following is to inform you of the correction made to the Workshop Manuals
167-B0903-12 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SB ? 09 - 001 This bulletin provides diagnostic information for monitoring the engine running data to determine if the Suction Control Valve is defective, and a service procedure for replacing the Suction Control Valve when necessary. The SCV should be tested and replaced when necessary before replacing the supply...
SB-R-0025 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
HINO TRUCKS: UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE CONTROL PROGRAM DOES NOT PROVIDE SATISFACTORY DRIVABILITY CHARACTERISTICS. *PE
167-R0905-12 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
R0030 This bulletin includes the instructions for the replacement of the fuel system hoses.
167-R0905-12 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
R0030 This bulletin includes the instructions for the replacement of the fuel system hoses.
167-R0906-12 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
R0033 This bulletin includes the instructions for replacement of Davco fuel filter assembly components
C-0005 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
HINO TRUCKS: INCORRECT SHOCK ABSORBERS ON REAR AIR SUSPENSIONS. INCORRECT LENGTH SHOCK ABSORBERS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE REAR, DRIVER AND OR PASSENGER SIDES OF SUBJECT TRUCKS. *PE
167-R0801-12 — SUSPENSION
C0005 This Service Campaign includes instructions for the inspection and replacement of the shock absorbers used on the rear air suspension.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 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 — 2 complaints
- 2008 HINO NV8J (current)
- 2009 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2010 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2011 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2012 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2013 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints