How many recalls does the 2018 Hino NJ8J have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2018 Hino NJ8J as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Hino will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2018 Hino NJ8J 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 — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2018 Hino NJ8J.

Are recall repairs on a 2018 Hino NJ8J free?

Usually. Federal law requires Hino to remedy recalls on the 2018 NJ8J free of charge at an authorized Hino dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2018 Hino NJ8J 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 2018 Hino NJ8J, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2018 Hino NJ8J?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2018 Hino NJ8J.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2018 Hino NJ8J Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2018 Hino NJ8J 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 2018 Hino NJ8J. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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SERVICE BRAKES

NHTSA #19V044000

Reported January 18, 2019 · Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.

Potentially affected: 7,231 vehicles

Defect description

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2007-2019 NJ8J (258ALP) vehicles. These vehicles do not have dust shields on the front brake assemblies. During wet conditions, uneven water saturation on the front brake assemblies may result in the vehicle pulling to the left during hard braking.

Safety consequence

If the vehicle pulls left, it may cross into another lane unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install new brake drums with dust shields, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AACL0.

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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NHTSA #18V178000

Reported 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 #18V119000

Reported 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 #17V493000

Reported 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.

Other Hino NJ8J model years

Check your 2018 Hino NJ8J VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Hino NJ8J at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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