Does the 2012 Hino NE8J have any recalls?

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, parking brake, electrical system, steering, power train, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2012 Hino NE8J recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Hino dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 Hino NE8J?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2012 Hino NE8J recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2012 Hino NE8J. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Hino been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2012 Hino NE8J recalls, newest first

September 28, 2017NHTSA 17V6070003,224 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 15, 2014NHTSA 14V7910008,140 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake

Summary: Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain model year 2005-2015 Hino ND8J, NE8J, and NF8J trucks manufactured August 26, 2003, to May 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, components of the parking brake handle assembly may wear, resulting in either the parking brake unexpectedly releasing when engaged or preventing the parking brake from fully engaging.
Consequence: Either parking brake condition may result in the vehicle rolling unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install a new parking brake lever that contains a two-way damper and a roller at the cable joining pin, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9330. Hino's number for this recall is A9970. Note: This recall supersedes 13V-614.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 3, 2012NHTSA 12V55500035,142 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

Summary: 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.
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.
Components: Electrical system › Wiring; Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 15, 2011NHTSA 11V54900062 vehicles potentially affected

Steering

Summary: Hino motors is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 NE8J trucks. During the assembly process, the steering attachment bolts may have been insufficiently torqued.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Hino will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the steering arm bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on April 19, 2012. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9390.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 3, 2011NHTSA 11V537000312 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 10, 2011NHTSA 11V320000237 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing

Summary: Hino is recalling certain model year 2011 NE8J vehicles. The front axle outer wheel bearing cone rollers may not have been properly heat treated. The suspect bearing cones have the date code "zj" on the major face of the inner bearing race just following the "canada" stamp.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Hino will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on April 19, 2012. Owners may contact hino motors at 1-248-699-9330.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2012 Hino NE8J were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2012 Hino NE8J have any recalls?: 6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, parking brake, electrical system, steering, power train, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2012 Hino NE8J recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Hino dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 Hino NE8J?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.