Does the 2012 Hino NV8J have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 2 campaigns and the U.S. NHTSA lists 3 for the 2012 Hino NV8J. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2012 Hino NV8J?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR

2012 Hino NV8J recalls

5 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2012 Hino NV8J with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 02
U.S. recalls: 03
Total campaigns: 05

Transport Canada recalls

Brakes#2016421August 30, 2016
58 units affected
Certain trucks equipped with tandem rear axles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 - Air Brake Systems. The addition of the second axle, performed by second-stage manufacturer Cambridge Mack, may have affected compliance to the brake application and/or release timing requirements of the standard. This could result in reduced braking performance which could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will modify the air brake system and verify timing application and release compliance.
Brakes#2016397August 10, 2016
58 units affected
Certain trucks equipped with tandem rear axles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 - Air Brake Systems. The addition of the second axle, performed by second-stage manufacturer Cambridge Mack, may have affected compliance to the brake application and/or release timing requirements of the standard. This could result in reduced braking performance which could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will modify the air brake system and verify timing application and release compliance. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2016421. Please see recall 2016421 for more information. <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2016421">Click here for more information</a>

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL#17V607000September 28, 2017
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2011-2012 NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks. The engines have a wrist pin bushings in the connecting rods that may shift and cause excessive cylinder wear.
Risk: Excessive wear of the cylinders can result in engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the connecting rods. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 27, 2017. The recall began on March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300. Hino's number for this recall is AA860.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES#12V555000December 3, 2012
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 accumulates as a result of interference between the B+ circuit and its convoluted tubing sheath.
Risk: 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.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY#11V537000November 3, 2011
HINO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2012 ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, AND NV8J COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 25, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE WHEEL-END RETAINER ON THE FRONT OR REAR AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Risk: THE WHEEL-HUB AND AXLE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: HINO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES AND, IF THE AXLE IS FOUND TO BE INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL END RETAINING HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HINO AT 1-248-699-9390.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

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