Vehicle recall 08V613000 · November 24, 2008

Hino ND8J, NE8J and 2 more models

There is an improper shape of the supply pump coupler located between the supply pump and the air compressor.

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

Summary: Hino is recalling 3,836 my 2008 ND8J, NE8J, NJ8J, and NV8J class 6 and 7, conventional cab, medium duty trucks equiped with J08E-tv or J08E-tw engines. There is an improper shape of the supply pump coupler located between the supply pump and the air compressor. The coupling may crack, the gear train and valves of the engine could break, and the engine could stop running.
Consequence: This would disable the power steering system, stop the supply of air to the air tank, and may result in insufficient braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the coupling. The recall began on January 5, 2009. Owners may contact hino at 1-248-699-9330.
Notes: Hino recall no. A6160.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 08V613000
Reported to NHTSA: November 24, 2008
Filed by: HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
Manufacturer campaign: A6160
Owner notification: January 5, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,836
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Recall 08V613000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Hino ND8J (2008): 2008
Hino NE8J (2008): 2008
Hino NJ8J (2008): 2008
Hino NV8J (2008): 2008

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