How many recalls does the 2011 Hino Nv8j have?

The 2011 Hino Nv8j has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2011 Hino Nv8j has an open recall?

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2011 Hino Nv8j Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 Hino Nv8j has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 38,512 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17V607000 2017-09-28 3,224 affected

Defect

Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2011-2012 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engines have a wrist pin bushings in the connecting rods that may shift and cause excessive cylinder wear.

Consequence

Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the connecting rods. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 27, 2017. The recall began on March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is AA860.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12V555000 2012-12-03 35,142 affected

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…

Consequence

If the B+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.

Remedy

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 11V013000 2011-01-19 146 affected

Defect

HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 NJ8J AND NV8J HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2009, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2010. TWO OF THE AIRLINES TO THE FRONT AND REAR AIR TANKS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT THAT THE REAR TANK AIR PRESSURE WAS DEPLETED, BRAKING FUNCTION WOULD BE LOST AND THE AUTOMATIC ENGAGEMENT OF THE SPRING BRAKES WILL NOT OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy

HINO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9300.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Hino Nv8j as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.