2009 HINO NV8J Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 HINO NV8J has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to factory assembly defects affecting various vehicle components, primarily around driveline, exhaust, and electrical systems.
There are 5 recalls affecting multiple systems including the engine, power train, electrical wiring, and exhaust assembly. These recalls address potential safety risks caused by improperly tightened bolts and wiring that could lead to vibrations, component detachment, or fire.
Recalls- Drive Coupler Bolts. NHTSA recall 10V154000 involves 571 vehicles with Allison 3000 RDS automatic transmissions. Bolts may have been improperly tightened at the factory. If bolts loosen, it causes driveline vibration and may result in power loss and a crash. Repairs are provided free of charge.
- U-Joint Attachment Bolts. Recall 10V157000 affects 726 trucks with potentially loose U-joint bolts. Loosened bolts can cause driveline vibration and possible shaft separation leading to road hazards and crash risk. HINO will perform free repairs to fix the issue.
- Electrical Wiring Short. Recall 12V555000 covers 35,142 medium duty trucks including the NV8J. Battery-to-starter wiring can wear over time and short to ground causing a fire hazard. The recall addresses repair of affected wiring free of charge for owners.
- Battery Cables. The same recall 12V555000 also involves battery cables potentially subject to wear causing shorts and fire risks. Owners will receive free cable repairs from dealers.
- Exhaust System Bolts. Recall 10V156000 affects 89 trucks with vertical exhaust pipes. Bolts attaching the exhaust system may fail due to poor factory tightening, potentially causing the exhaust to fall onto the road and create a crash hazard. Repairs are provided at no cost to owners.
Owners dealing with repeated safety defects, repairs, or open recalls may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with a consumer protection attorney could assist in understanding potential remedies for unresolved vehicle issues.
2009 HINO NV8J Summary
2009
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
36528
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 HINO NV8J
35142 vehicles affected
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.
2009 HINO NV8J
726 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 NV8J TRUCKS. THE U-JOINT ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Risk: IF THE BOLTS WERE TO LOOSEN IT COULD CAUSE A VIBRATION IN THE DRIVELINE. IF THIS VIBRATION WERE IGNORED, THE U-JOINT ATTACHMENT BOLTS COULD SHEAR AND A PORTION OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, THUS FALLING ONTO THE SURFACE OF THE ROADWAY AND BE STRUCK BY A VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
2009 HINO NV8J
571 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 NV8J TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 3000 RDS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE DRIVE COUPLER BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED AT THE FACTORY DUE TO THE INCORRECT TOOL POSSIBLY BEING USED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Risk: IF THE DRIVE COUPLER BOLTS WERE TO LOOSEN IT COULD CAUSE A VIBRATION IN THE DRIVELINE. IF THIS VIBRATION WERE IGNORED, THE DRIVE COUPLER BOLTS COULD SHEAR AND THE COUPLING BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND TORQUE CONVERTER WOULD NOT TRANSMIT POWER. THIS ULTIMATELY COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
2009 HINO NV8J
89 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRUCKS WITH VERTICAL EXHAUST PIPES. CERTAIN BOLTS ATTACHING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO THE TRUCK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE BOLTS COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRUCK.
Risk: THE EXHAUST SYSTEM COULD FALL ONTO THE ROADWAY AND BE STRUCK BY A FOLLOWING VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Complaints
No complaints found.