2012 HINO NE8J Safety Overview
The 2012 HINO NE8J has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 6 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Parking brake
- Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for HINO NE8J owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 17V607000: Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Either parking brake condition may result in the vehicle rolling unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 14V791000: Either parking brake condition may result in the vehicle rolling... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Hino is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2013 medium duty trucks, models NA6J, NB6J, NC6...
If the B+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.
NHTSA Recall 12V555000: If the B+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
HINO MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NE8J TRUCKS.
INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OF THE STEERING ARM BOLTS MAY RESULT IN BOLT FATIGUE AND FRACTURE AND/OR ARM SEPARATION, THEREBY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
NHTSA Recall 11V549000: INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OF THE STEERING ARM BOLTS MAY RESULT IN BOLT FATIGUE... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2012 ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FR...
THE WHEEL-HUB AND AXLE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
NHTSA Recall 11V537000: THE WHEEL-HUB AND AXLE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 NE8J VEHICLES.
WITHOUT HEAT TREATING, A BEARING MAY SUFFER PRE-MATURE FAILURE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A FIRE AT THE WHEEL OR WHEEL SEPARATION THAT COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
NHTSA Recall 11V320000: WITHOUT HEAT TREATING, A BEARING MAY SUFFER PRE-MATURE FAILURE WHICH MAY... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.