2021 Hino Nj8a — Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module
Published July 1, 2020 · Recall initiated: July 1, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V383000, published July 1, 2020. Recalling firm: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.; 2021 Hino Nj8a — Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module.
What's the hazard
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2021 NJ8A low-profile heavy trucks equipped with a full air brake system. The Anti-Lock Braking System control unit (ABS ECU) may be programmed with incorrect datasets for the tone ring teeth, causing the anti-lock braking system to mistakenly detect a difference between front and rear wheel rotation speeds resulting in deactivation of the Anti-Lock Braking function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems.
What to do
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS-ECU with the corrected software. The recall began August 25, 2020. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AAJS0.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HINO
- Model
- NJ8A
- Manufacturer
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
- Lot
- 2021 HINO NJ8A
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Hino Nj8a — Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V383000 on July 1, 2020. Reported hazard: Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2021 NJ8A low-profile heavy trucks equipped with a full air brake system. The Anti-Lock Braking System control unit (ABS ECU) may be programmed with incorrect datasets for the tone ring teeth, causing the anti-lock braking system to mistakenly detect a difference between front and rear wheel rotation speeds resulting in deactivation of the Anti-Lock Braking function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems.
What should I do if I have this product?
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS-ECU with the corrected software. The recall began August 25, 2020. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AAJS0.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HINO. Model: NJ8A.