2011 HINO NV8J — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
15
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 HINO NV8J
The 2011 HINO NV8J has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2011 HINO NV8J
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2011 HINO NV8J, potentially affecting up to 73,654 vehicles.
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 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 NV8J
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 HINO NV8J.
Safety Rating for the 2011 HINO NV8J
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 HINO NV8J in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 HINO NV8J
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 HINO NV8J. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
167-B1619-12 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SB-16-006 Some vehicles built before January 2016 and equipped with a leaf spring rear suspension may experience a dislodged or missing spring pad. As an enhancement, the rear axle leaf spring hanger design has been changed to eliminate the spring pad. In the event that one or more spring pads...
167-B1619-12 — SUSPENSION
SB-16-006 Some vehicles built before January 2016 and equipped with a leaf spring rear suspension may experience a dislodged or missing spring pad. As an enhancement, the rear axle leaf spring hanger design has been changed to eliminate the spring pad. In the event that one or more spring pads...
167-B1618-12 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Addition of detailed explanation of the fuel pipe installation.
167-T1603-12 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TT-16-001
167-B1513-12 — EQUIPMENT
SB-15-014 CORRECTION OF WORKSHOP MANUAL FOR 2011MY-2014MY (ADDITION AND CORRECTION OF BURNER SYSTEM)
167-B1416-12 — ENGINE
SB-14-013 "DPR damage", "Burner misfire due to excessive soot on the burner igniter surface", and "DPR push out" may occur due to the increase in the amount of soot in exhaust gas as a result of engine component degradation. In order to reduce the soot in exhaust gas under this...
167-B1419-12 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
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-B1419-12 — STRUCTURE
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-T1415-12 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
TT-14-016 During service of the exhaust aftertreatment system, the technician may visually find that the insulation within the outer shell of the combustion chamber is pushing out or loose. In the event that loose insulation is found, it is recommended to push the insulation back into the outer shell, or...
167-T1416-12 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
TT-14-017 The Bendix® AD-IS (P/N: K154348) air dryer on air brake equipped vehicles contains several serviceable components. This replacement purge valve can eliminate the need to replace the whole air dryer assembly. These serviceable components include a valve, dryer heater, and governor. These specific components can be replaced while the...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 HINO NV8J
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HINO NV8J
- 2006 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2007 HINO NV8J — 2 complaints
- 2008 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2009 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2010 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2011 HINO NV8J (current)
- 2012 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2013 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2014 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2015 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2016 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints