Recall 18V119000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Report Date
20180219
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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 recall is M0320.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2018 HINO NE8J
2018 HINO NH8J
2018 HINO NJ8J
2018 HINO NV8J
2019 HINO NE8J
2019 HINO NH8J
2019 HINO NJ8J
2019 HINO NV8J

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.