2012 HINO NV8J — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 HINO NV8J
The 2012 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. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 HINO NV8J
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2012 HINO NV8J, potentially affecting up to 73,820 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 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 NV8J
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 HINO NV8J.
Safety Rating for the 2012 HINO NV8J
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 HINO NV8J in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 HINO NV8J
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 HINO NV8J. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
167-B1414-12 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SB-14-020 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-B1416-12 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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...
SB-14-013 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
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 situation,...
TT-14-016 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Exhaust Combustion Chamber with Loose Insulation
167-R1404-12 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
RCB-005-14 When a subject vehicle is operated at low temperatures, the DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) in the DEF hose may freeze, which may cause the on-board diagnostic system to work improperly, and may cause the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) in the instrument cluster of the vehicle to turn ?ON?.
TSB-14-025 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 wire...
TSB-14-025 — EQUIPMENT
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 wire...
167-B1311-12 — SEATS
13-014 An audible seat squeak may occur from the driver seat and/or single occupant passenger seat while driving over rough roads. This audible squeak may be occurring because of contact between the seat back frame and the seat base assembly at the seat pivot area. This technical service bulletin discusses...
167-B1306-12 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
13-007 CORRECTION OF WORKSHOP MANUALS. Addition of cautions for filling the DEF. (The actions to be taken if diesel fuel has been mistakenly added into the DEF tank.)
167-T1204-12 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
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.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 HINO NV8J
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HINO NV8J
- 2007 HINO NV8J — 2 complaints
- 2008 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2009 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2010 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2011 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2012 HINO NV8J (current)
- 2013 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2014 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2015 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2016 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2017 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints