HINO NE8J

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2020 NE8J, NJ8J, NV8J, NH1A, NV1A and TH1A vehicles. The mirror glass may not be bonded properly to the carrier plate, allowing it to detach.

Risk: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, or become a road hazard to other drivers. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2020-2021 NV8J, NJ8J, NE8J, NJ8A, NV8A, NE8A, NE8G, NJ8C, NE8C, and NV8G trucks. The ground cable that connects the negative battery terminal to the frame may be too short and may break as a result.

Risk: If the ground cable breaks, the engine cannot be re-started to move the vehicle to a safe area, increasing the risk of a crash.

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2020 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J vehicles. Due to improper adhesive bonding, the exterior mirror glass may detach from the mirror carrier plate.

Risk: If the mirror glass detaches, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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.

Risk: The damage to the engine may result in it shutting off and increasing the risk of a crash.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

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: An electrical arc or overheating can increase the risk of a fire. An engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

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."

Risk: The loose door hinges can cause the door to operate improperly and possibly open, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

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.

Risk: Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

PARKING BRAKE

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 fully engaging.

Risk: Either parking brake condition may result in the vehicle rolling unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

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 B+ circuit and its convoluted tubing sheath.

Risk: If the B+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.