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Hino NA6J Recall 12V555: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables; Electrical System:Wiring

NHTSA campaign 12V555, reported December 3, 2012, 35,142 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V555HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Hino NA6J200520062007200820092010201120122013
Hino NB6J200520062007200820092010201120122013
Hino NC6J200520062007200820092010201120122013
Hino ND8J200520062007200820092010201120122013
Hino NE8J200520062007200820092010201120122013
Hino NF8J200520062007200820092010201120122013
Hino NJ8J200520062007200820092010201120122013
Hino NV8J200520062007200820092010201120122013