2013 Hino ND8J
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2013 Hino ND8J. Newest first.
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain model year 2005-2015 Hino ND8J, NE8J, and NF8J trucks manufactured August 26, 2003, to May 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, components of the parking brake handle assembly may wear, resulting in either the parking brake unexpectedly releasing when engaged or preventing the parking brake from…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Either parking brake condition may result in the vehicle rolling unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install a new parking brake lever that contains a two-way damper and a roller at the cable joining pin, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9330. Hino's number for this recall is A9970. Note: This recall supersedes 13V-614.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11000898This article will provide dealership technicians with information on how to open a tech assist case and discuss what is required when opening a Tech Assist Case.
- 11000897After connecting to a truck using DX3, it may be necessary to review or create a DX Diagnostic Report for review.
- 10184199This 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 pump assembly for a fuel pressure related concern.
- 10182856This 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 pump assembly for a fuel pressure related concern.
- 10118109TT-15-016 The purpose of this publication is to communicate the standard measuring positions on the Hino chassis. In some cases, the customer may report a visual chassis posture concern where the chassis appears to be leaning more towards the driver side or passenger side. The following publication can be referenced to obtain the manufacture?s measurement positions and specifications. Should the truck not meet the specifications, you should consider the following potential causes noted in the inspection guideline section below.
- 10118108TT-15-014 The transmission DTC?s P0974 and P0986, may be found on 12MY-15MY COE models. There could also be a complaint of low power and erratic shifting. These diagnostic codes may be set due to low voltage between the transmission case and the battery post.
- 1011810507 - 006 voltage drop test
- 10118099SB-13-009 This bulletin is to inform dealers and workshops of proper paint codes for all Hino models. ALL MODELS
- 10117748SB-16-010 Correction of the inspection of the DPR filter.
- 10117686SB-15-032 Troubleshooting information and Inspection procedure of the DTC/P2030 were revised.
- 10117685SB-15-031 Foreign debris in the DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) tank may cause the SCR (Selective Catalyst Reduction) system to malfunction. This can result in DTC?s (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) P20E8 or P20E9 - DEF Pressure Abnormality. An inlet strainer for the DEF tank has been made available to prevent foreign material from entering the DEF tank.
- 10117680SB-15-026 A subject vehicle may exhibit an engine oil leak or engine coolant leaking externally from the engine head gasket sealing area on the exhaust manifold side of the engine. An improved head gasket has been made available as a service part and should be used if replacement of the head gasket is necessary. Improvement of the head gasket includes the addition of rubber seals around the engine oil and engine coolant port holes.
- 10117678SB-15-022 In the rare event that a subject vehicle equipped with the 23k Comfort Ride air suspension experiences a premature main leaf failure, a 23k HD Comfort Ride air suspension may be installed with PRIOR APPROVAL from HMM QA.
- 10117672SB-15-016 New parts are available to prevent repeat exhaust manifold stud failures on the J05 engine. This bulletin provides instructions for installing longer manifold studs at the #4 cylinder location.
- 10117668SB-15-011 The following TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) outlines the inspection method for steering wheel free play and the adjustment procedure of the steering gear.
- 10117667SB-15-010 Some vehicles that operate in extreme cold weather climates may exhibit ice accumulation on the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) butterfly plate with a repeat P1604 DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) stored in the engine ECU. A heated EGR valve has been made available to prevent this occurrence.
- 10117655SB-14-003 The following is to inform you of the revision of the inspection procedure for the DTC?s P0340 and P0341. You are kindly requested to attach this service data to the relevant pages of the workshop manuals for maintenance and to use for servicing.
- 10117649SA-14-026 The broken hood grille procedure (SB-14-020) has been revised to reuse the grille nuts (SZ17906009) if possible. There is a limited quantity of the nuts available and it has been confirmed that the nuts are reusable. The revised procedure has been posted on HinoNet. Please see the picture below on which area of the procedure has been updated.
- 10117646SB-14-005 2011MY-2015MY Conventional Keyless Entry Programming
- 10117635SB-14-005 2011MY-2015MY Conventional Keyless Entry Programming
- 1011759913-003 Injection Quantity Test 11 thru 14MY
- 1011758012-001 Recording the Burner Event Log (BEL) on 11-13MY Trucks
- 10116069SB - 08 - 005 This document is to inform dealers and workshops of the design change to the hood damper, support bolt and the addition of a support collar.
- 10116060SB ? 06 - 002 Fuel Filter Usage. 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.
- 10116059SB ? 06 - 001 DESIGN CHANGE OF ENGINE OIL COOLER HOUSING. The casting for the engine oil cooler housing has been revised to include 2 shallow machined grooves on both sides of the engine oil cooler housing. These grooves aid in the retention of liquid gasket used during engine production. This changed the appearance of the engine oil cooler housing but does not affect function or applicability.
- 10116057Sb - 05 - 005 proper maintenance procedures for grease lubricated front axles
- 10116055SB ? 05 - 008 This document is to inform the dealers about the addition of the pressure sensor cover and related part for the J08E engine.
- 10116054Sb ? 05 - 007 design change of water pipe for J08E
- 10116053SB - 05 - 003 This document is to inform dealers and workshops on procedures to activate exhaust brake operation.
- 10116052SB ? 05 - 010 CORRECTION TO WORKSHOP MANUALS FOR THE J08E ENGINE. a) Resistance between terminals of the air intake pre-heater relay should be 64.0 ? 96.0 Ohms b) Illustration of the air intake pre-heater terminal should be revised. c) Resistance between terminals of the main relay should be 111 Ohms
- 10116051SB - 05 - 004 SPEEDOMETER RECALIBRATION. This document is to inform of the procedure to calibrate the Pulse Adjust Module whenneeded (ex. tire size change, rear carrier ratio change).
- 1011605005 - 011 CORRECTIONS TO WORKSHOP MANUALS FOR J08 ENGINES. The standard gap between ends of the second piston ring and the oil ring.
- 1011603013-008 Injection Pump Drive Case. Please note the following part number changes to the Injection Pump Bearing Case. Not replacing the correct replacement parts WILL result in major engine damage. The Hino Ordering system has been modified to make the below changes into a kit that consist of the correct parts when ordering the kit ID number. The below information illustrates the kit components per engine and date ranges.
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