How many recalls does the 2006 Hino Na6j have?

NHTSA has issued 5 recalls on the 2006 Hino Na6j. Each recall includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the free remedy Hino will perform. New recalls can be added any time after a defect surfaces, so the count on this page reflects the latest NHTSA data.

How do I tell if my 2006 Hino Na6j is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — into the try.vin VIN check. The results will show exactly which of these 2006 Hino Na6j recalls apply to your specific vehicle and whether each has already been repaired.

Are recall repairs on a 2006 Hino Na6j free?

Yes. Hino is required under federal law to repair any open recall on the 2006 Na6j at no cost — regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer. Repairs must be performed at an authorized Hino dealer.

Does a recall on the 2006 Hino Na6j affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2006 Hino Na6j, run the VIN through try.vin to confirm every open recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2006 Hino Na6j?

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Hino Na6j. Complaint records include crash, fire, injury, and death flags and are a useful early indicator of defects that may later become formal recalls.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2006 Hino Na6j

The 2006 Hino Na6j has 5 NHTSA recalls and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Hino dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2006 Hino Na6j. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

NHTSA #12V555000

Reported December 3, 2012 · HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Free manufacturer 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.

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.

SUSPENSION:FRONT

NHTSA #08V195000

Reported April 30, 2008 · HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

Defect description

HINO IS RECALLING 16,805 MY 2005-2008 NA6J, NB6J, NC6J, ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J TRUCKS. THE TWO VERTICAL RIGHT/LEFT SIDE FRONT SPRING BRACKET BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THIS MAY CAUSE INCREASED STRESS ON THE SPRING BRACKET WHICH CAN LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE BRACKET.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD REDUCE STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Free manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VERTICAL FRONT SPRING BRACKET ATTACHMENT BOLTS ON RIGHT/LEFT HANGER BRACKETS AND RE-TORQUE ALL ASSOCIATED BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 248-699-9300.

Notes

HINO RECALL NO. A5850. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

PARKING BRAKE

NHTSA #06V436000

Reported November 9, 2006 · HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

Defect description

ON CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE AISIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED INCORRECTLY. THIS MIS-ASSEMBLY COULD CAUSE CHAFING OF THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE CABLE.

Safety consequence

FAILURE OF THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE WILL LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF THE TRUCK'S PARKING BRAKE. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE TRUCK ROLLING AWAY WHILE PARKED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Free manufacturer remedy

HINO WILL INSPECT, CORRECT AND REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-648-6400.

Notes

HINO RECALL NO. M0060. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

STEERING:LINKAGES

NHTSA #06V169000

Reported May 18, 2006 · HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE DRAG LINK ATTACHMENT NUTS AT THE PITMAN ARM AND STEERING ARM MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TORQUED. RESIDUAL GREASE AND PAINT WHICH WAS APPLIED AS A RUST INHIBITOR ON THE STEERING ARM MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO A LOSS OF TORQUE AFTER ASSEMBLY.

Safety consequence

INCREASED WEAR FOR THE DRAGLINK CONNECTIONS CAN OCCUR CREATING A NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY. IF THIS CONDITION WAS IGNORED, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Free manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING ARM TIGHTNESS AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND PAINT FROM THE STEERING ARMS AND RETORQUE THE DRAGLINK ATTACHMENT NUTS AT THE STEERING ARM AND PITMAN ARM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 12, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-648-6430.

Notes

HINO RECALL NO. M0050. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

NHTSA #05V492000

Reported October 24, 2005 · HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE BATTERY BOX AND BRACKET IN PLACE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED AT THE TIME OF ASSEMBLY.

Safety consequence

THE BATTERY BOX COULD BECOME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY FALL RESULTING IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Free manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETORQUED ALL BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 248-648-6430.

Notes

HINO RECALL NO. M0040. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.