2012 Hino ND8J, 2012 Hino NE8J, 2012 Hino NJ8J and 1 other model Recall: Power Train
NHTSA campaign 11V537000 · Power Train · filed Nov 3, 2011 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
THE WHEEL-HUB AND AXLE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Affected vehicles
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Other campaigns involving Hino vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 11V537000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.