NHTSA Recall 12V555000

Filed by Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2012-12-03. An estimated 35,142 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

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.

What the manufacturer will do

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact Hino at 1-248-699-9390.

Manufacturer campaign number: A8310

Notes

Hino's recall campaign number is A8310.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.

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Vehicles covered by this recall