Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V555000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V555000 by Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 35,142 affected units, Battery B+ Short Circuit/Possible Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.