NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Hino NE8J Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2018 Hino NE8J has 3 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 2018 Hino NE8J. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA #18V178000Reported March 15, 2018 · Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Potentially affected: 45 vehicles
Defect description
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018-2019 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engine valve train adjustment screw lock nuts may not have been properly tightened manufacturing, possibly resulting in them coming loose within the engine and damaging it.
Safety consequence
The damage to the engine may result in it shutting off and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque on the valve train adjustment screw lock nuts. If a nut is found missing, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AA9Q0.
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
NHTSA #18V119000Reported February 19, 2018 · Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Potentially affected: 5,667 vehicles
Defect description
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018-2019 NE8J, NJ8J and NV8J trucks. The terminal bolts that secure the main fuse terminals within the fuse block may not have been properly tightened, possibly resulting in electrical arcing and overheating, or an engine shutdown.
Safety consequence
An electrical arc or overheating can increase the risk of a fire. An engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will tighten any loose terminal bolts and replace any damaged electrical harness, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is M0320.
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.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
NHTSA #17V493000Reported August 7, 2017 · Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Potentially affected: 99 vehicles
Defect description
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2018 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J vehicles. The door hinge bolts on these vehicles may not be sufficiently tightened, possibly allowing the door to open while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Safety consequence
The loose door hinges can cause the door to operate improperly and possibly open, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the door hinge bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2017. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is M0300.
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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