NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Hino NC6J Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2008 Hino NC6J has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Hino dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Hino NC6J. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NHTSA #12V555000Reported December 3, 2012 · HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
Potentially affected: 35,142 vehicles
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.
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 #08V195000Reported April 30, 2008 · HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
Potentially affected: 16,805 vehicles
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.
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.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
NHTSA #07V508000Reported October 30, 2007 · HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
Potentially affected: 100 vehicles
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY POSSIBLY LEADING TO THE MIRROR GLASS DETACHING FROM THE MIRROR HOUSING.
Safety consequence
IF THE MIRROR GLASS IS LOST, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE TRAFFIC APPROACHING FROM THE REAR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE MIRROR MATERIALS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-648-6490.
Notes
HINO RECALL NO. M0100.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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA #07V209000Reported May 15, 2007 · HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
Potentially affected: 61 vehicles
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT BRACKET STIFFNESS AND OVER-TIGHTENING OF THE CLIP, THE FUEL PIPE BETWEEN THE SUPPLY PUMP AND THE COMMON RAIL MAY CRACK.
Safety consequence
THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WILL ALERT THE DRIVER OF THE PROBLEM. IF THE WARNING LIGHT IS IGNORED BY THE DRIVER, THIS COULD ULTIMATELY CAUSE A FIRE AND THE ENGINE TO STALL.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRACKET AND THE CLIP AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 248-648-6430.
Notes
HINO RECALL NO. A5371.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
Other Hino NC6J model years
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