Hino · United States · Mod
Hino NV8G, NJ8C +8 more: Electrical system — cables
Affects Hino NV8G, NJ8C, NJ8A, NE8G, NV8A, NE8A, NV8J, NJ8J, NE8C, NE8J · 2020–2021 — about 12K vehicles.
The hazard
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.
What to do
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install an extension bracket to the negative battery terminal and inspect the ground cable terminal for damage, replacing the cable if damage is found, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the safety risk with an interim letter Mid-June 2020. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AAHT0.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational