2023 Hino Nj7a problems

Defect

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2022-2025 NH7A, NJ7A, NJ7B, NJ7C, NV7A, NV7B, and NV7C trucks. Contact with the fender can damage the front right brake tube and cause a leak.

Consequence

A leaking brake tube can delay the front brake actuation time, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, secure, or replace the air tube as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AB2Q0.

Defect

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Hino NE7A, NE7B, NH7A, NH9A, NH9B, NH9C, NJ7A, NJ7B, NJ7C, NV7A, NV7B, NV7C, NM9A, NM9B, TH9K, and TM9K vehicles. The ground connection in the telematics control unit harness may not be secured properly, which can result in the ground connection overheating.

Consequence

An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the ground circuit and replace any damaged harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Owners may contact Hino customer service at (248) 699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is M0460.

Defect

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Hino NE7A, NE7B, NJ7A, NJ7B, NV7A, and NV7B vehicles equipped with a 2500 series transmission. The transmission shift selector has a Park 'P' position, even though the transmission does not contain a mechanical park mechanism.

Consequence

The vehicle may rollaway if the shift selector is set to Park 'P' without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the shift selector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 03, 2024. Owners may contact Hino customer service at (248) 699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is M0440.

Defect

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2022-2023 NE7A, NJ7A, NJ7B and NV7A vehicles, equipped with headlights that are recessed in the hood. The headlight back covers, and anti-adjustment caps may have been improperly installed, which can result in headlight failure, or the headlights being adjusted incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Headlight failure or incorrectly adjusted headlights can reduce visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the anti-adjustment caps and back covers. In addition, dealers will confirm the headlight aim, and install any missing caps or covers. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2023. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is M0430.

Defect

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2023 NE7A, NJ7A, and NV7A vehicles. The front axle U-bolts that secure the front leaf spring assembly may be over-tightened, which can cause the U-bolts to break and detach.

Consequence

Broken U-bolts can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front axle U-bolts and upper seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2023. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is M0420.

Defect

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2022-2023 NE7A, NE7B, NJ7A, NJ7B, NV7A, and NV7B vehicles. The driver-side U-bolts that secure the front axle to the leaf spring assembly may come loose and detach.

Consequence

Loose or detached U-bolts can result in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the front axle U-bolts. In addition, dealers will replace related parts, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 31, 2023. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AAUW0.

Defect

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2022-2023 NE7A, NJ7A, NJ7B, and NV7A vehicles equipped with a 50-gallon fuel tank. The fuel pickup tube may contact the bottom of the tank, restricting the uptake of fuel to the engine.

Consequence

Restricted fuel update can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel tube, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 19, 2023. Owners may contact Hino's customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AASJ0.

Defect

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2023 NJ7A, and NV7A trucks. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down.

Consequence

An unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 3, 2022. Owners may contact Hino's customer service at 1-248-699-9390.