Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V244000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V244000 by Hino Motors Sales U.s.a., Inc.. Affecting 2020-2021 nv8j, nj8j, ne8j, nj8a, nv8a, ne8a, ne8g, nj8c, ne8c, and nv8g trucks Includes 12,470 affected units, Insufficient Battery Ground Cable Length, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2020-2021 nv8j, nj8j, ne8j, nj8a, nv8a, ne8a, ne8g, nj8c, ne8c, and nv8g trucks

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V244000
Report Received Date: 2020-04-30T00:00:00
Subject: Insufficient battery ground cable length
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 12,470

Details

MFR Campaign Number: AAHT0
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 89

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NHTSA ID: 20V244000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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