How many recalls does the 2009 Hino Nj8j have?

The 2009 Hino Nj8j has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

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2009 Hino Nj8j Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2009 Hino Nj8j has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 42,592 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES 19V044000 2019-01-18 7,231 affected

Defect

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2007-2019 NJ8J (258ALP) vehicles. These vehicles do not have dust shields on the front brake assemblies. During wet conditions, uneven water saturation on the front brake assemblies may result in the vehicle pulling to the left during hard braking.

Consequence

If the vehicle pulls left, it may cross into another lane unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install new brake drums with dust shields, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AACL0.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12V555000 2012-12-03 35,142 affected

Defect

Hino is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2013 medium duty trucks, models NA6J, NB6J, NC6J, ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, NF8J, and NV8J, manufactured from August 18, 2003, through November 16, 2011. Over time, the main B+ circuit from the battery to the starter could potentially short to ground due to wear that…

Consequence

If the B+ circuit shorts to ground, it may lead to a fire.

Remedy

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact Hino at 1-248-699-9390.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10V156000 2010-04-16 89 affected

Defect

HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRUCKS WITH VERTICAL EXHAUST PIPES. CERTAIN BOLTS ATTACHING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO THE TRUCK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE BOLTS COULD FAIL ALLOWING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRUCK.

Consequence

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM COULD FALL ONTO THE ROADWAY AND BE STRUCK BY A FOLLOWING VEHICLE RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy

HINO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 248-699-9330.

SUSPENSION 08V667000 2008-12-18 130 affected

Defect

HINO IS RECALLING 130 MY 2008-2009 ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS. THE REAR AXLE U-BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. THE LOWER SPRING SEAT MAY NOT CONTACT THE AXLE HOUSING PROPERLY, PRODUCING A GAP ON THE FRONT OR REAR SIDE OF THE AXLE HOUSING.

Consequence

THIS GAP COULD ALLOW THE U-BOLTS TO LOOSEN AND/OR CAUSE THE LOWER SPRING SEAT TO CRACK. THE AXLE COULD BECOME MISALIGNED AND/OR SEPARATED FROM THE MOUNTINGS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING SEAT FOR A GAP BETWEEN THE REAR AXLE AND LOWER SPRING SEAT. THE U-BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 19, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9330.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Hino Nj8j as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.