2018 Hino NH8J
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2018 Hino NH8J. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2018 Hino NH8J. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 recall is M0320.
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.
- 10128686The incorrect date of manufacture may have been printed on the fuel tank label. If the date of manufacture is incorrect, the label information will not comply with FMCSA Regulation 49 CFR, 393.67. Month and Year format required for date of manufacture. The following procedure provides instruction for the inspection and or replacement of this label.
- 10125464All 16MY-18MY units that have been sold and are in service today will be addressed with a future campaign once the proper agencies have been notified and approval is received.
- 10125463Sa-17-030 18MY unsold units service campaign
- 10125462The engine ECU (Engine Control Unit) on all 2016MY-2018MY trucks contained in dealer inventory need to be reprogrammed prior to delivery. Subject vehicles contain an error in the DEF monitoring program. To eliminate this situation, it is necessary to reprogram the engine ECU with improved software prior to sale of the vehicle.
- 10125461The engine ECU (Engine Control Unit) on all 2016MY-2018MY trucks contained in dealer inventory need to be reprogrammed prior to delivery. Subject vehicles contain an error in the DEF monitoring program. To eliminate this situation, it is necessary to reprogram the engine ECU with improved software prior to sale of the vehicle.
- 10118099SB-13-009 This bulletin is to inform dealers and workshops of proper paint codes for all Hino models. ALL MODELS
- 10116009TT-17-009 Beginning with 2017 model year, all Hino vehicles are equipped with a particulate matter (PM) sensor near the exhaust exit. A ceramic sensing element is used in the PM sensor and can be damaged or broken if the sensor is dropped or impact occurs to the head of the sensor. If removal or replacement of the PM sensor is necessary, care should be taken with both the old and new sensors to prevent any damage or additional damage to the sensor. For warranty consideration, the PM sensor MUST be returned in the original box and the plastic protective cap installed. 2017 and 2018 model year Conventional trucks and COE (Cab Over Engine) trucks.
Every Hino NH8J model year
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