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
makesAndModels2020-2021 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.