NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Hino NE8G Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2021 Hino NE8G has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2021 Hino NE8G. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NHTSA #20V244000Reported April 30, 2020 · Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Potentially affected: 12,470 vehicles
Defect description
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2020-2021 NV8J, NJ8J, NE8J, NJ8A, NV8A, NE8A, NE8G, NJ8C, NE8C, and NV8G trucks. The ground cable that connects the negative battery terminal to the frame may be too short and may break as a result.
Safety consequence
If the ground cable breaks, the engine cannot be re-started to move the vehicle to a safe area, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install an extension bracket to the negative battery terminal and inspect the ground cable terminal for damage, replacing the cable if damage is found, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the safety risk with an interim letter Mid-June 2020. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AAHT0.
Notes
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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