Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 18V-119 · Hino vehicles
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. recall 18V-119 covers 5,667 Hino vehicles for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on February 19, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V119000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
An electrical arc or overheating can increase the risk of a fire. An engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.