2020 HINO NE8C RECALL - #20V244000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2020 HINO NE8C |
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| Manufacturer |
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
5/1/2020 |
| Influenced by |
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/26/2020 |
| # Affected |
12,470 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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