2018 HINO NV8J — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 HINO NV8J
The 2018 HINO NV8J has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 HINO NV8J
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2018 HINO NV8J, potentially affecting up to 5,811 vehicles.
Recall 18V178000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 45 vehicles affected
Defect: Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018-2019 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engine valve train adjustment screw lock nuts may not have been properly tightened manufacturing, possibly resulting in them coming loose within the engine and damaging it.
Consequence: The damage to the engine may result in it shutting off and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque on the valve train adjustment screw lock nuts. If a nut is found missing, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners...
View full details →Recall 18V119000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 5,667 vehicles affected
Defect: Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018-2019 NE8J, NJ8J and NV8J trucks. The terminal bolts that secure the main fuse terminals within the fuse block may not have been properly tightened, possibly resulting in electrical arcing and overheating, or an engine shutdown.
Consequence: An electrical arc or overheating can increase the risk of a fire. An engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will tighten any loose terminal bolts and replace any damaged electrical harness, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this...
View full details →Recall 17V493000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| 99 vehicles affected
Defect: Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J vehicles. The door hinge bolts on these vehicles may not be sufficiently tightened, possibly allowing the door to open while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Consequence: The loose door hinges can cause the door to operate improperly and possibly open, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the door hinge bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2017. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is M0300.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 HINO NV8J
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 HINO NV8J.
Safety Rating for the 2018 HINO NV8J
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 HINO NV8J in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 HINO NV8J
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2018 HINO NV8J. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
167-B0506-12 — ENGINE
SB ? 05 - 008 This document is to inform the dealers about the addition of the pressure sensor cover and related part for the J08E engine.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 HINO NV8J
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HINO NV8J
- 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
- 2018 HINO NV8J (current)
- 2019 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2020 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints
- 2021 HINO NV8J — 0 complaints