Vehicle recall 12V555000 · December 3, 2012

Hino NA6J, NB6J and 6 more models

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…

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

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.
Notes: Hino's recall campaign number is A8310.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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 12V555000
Reported to NHTSA: December 3, 2012
Filed by: HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
Manufacturer campaign: A8310
Owner notification: January 17, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected: 35,142
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring; Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Recall 12V555000 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 NA6J (2005-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Hino NB6J (2005-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Hino NC6J (2005-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Hino ND8J (2005-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Hino NE8J (2005-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Hino NF8J (2005-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Hino NJ8J (2005-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Hino NV8J (2005-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Hino dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.