Recall 20V244000: 2020–2021 Hino NE8A, 2020–2021 Hino NE8C, 2020–2021 Hino NE8G +7 more

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date: Apr 30, 2020
Vehicles affected: 12,470
Models: 10
Initiated by: Manufacturer

The problem

Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2020-2021 NV8J, NJ8J, NE8J, NJ8A, NV8A, NE8A, NE8G, NJ8C, NE8C, and NV8G trucks. The ground cable that connects the negative battery terminal to the frame may be too short and may break as a result.

The risk

If the ground cable breaks, the engine cannot be re-started to move the vehicle to a safe area, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install an extension bracket to the negative battery terminal and inspect the ground cable terminal for damage, replacing the cable if damage is found, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the safety risk with an interim letter Mid-June 2020. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AAHT0.

Notes

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

2020 Hino NE8A
2021 Hino NE8A
2020 Hino NE8C
2021 Hino NE8C
2020 Hino NE8G
2021 Hino NE8G
2020 Hino NE8J
2021 Hino NE8J
2020 Hino NJ8A
2021 Hino NJ8A
2020 Hino NJ8C
2021 Hino NJ8C
2020 Hino NJ8J
2021 Hino NJ8J
2020 Hino NV8A
2021 Hino NV8A
2020 Hino NV8G
2021 Hino NV8G
2020 Hino NV8J
2021 Hino NV8J

Details

NHTSA campaign: 20V244000
Manufacturer campaign: AAHT0
Manufacturer: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Owner letters: Jun 26, 2020
Components: Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables (Electrical System)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology