Recall 11V013 affects 146 2011 Hino NV8J and NJ8J trucks for incorrectly installed air-tank lines. Repair is free at any franchised Hino dealer.
Hino is recalling 146 2011 NV8J and NJ8J heavy trucks because air lines to the front and rear air tanks were installed incorrectly. If rear tank air pressure is depleted, braking function is lost and the spring brakes will not engage; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 2011 Hino NV8J and NJ8J use air brakes, so compressed air does the work that hydraulic brake fluid does in many smaller vehicles. The front and rear air tanks store that pressure for the brake system. Airlines, or air hoses, route compressed air to those tanks so the system has the supply it needs when the driver applies the brakes.
On affected Hino heavy trucks, the airlines feeding the front and rear air tanks were installed incorrectly. That means air is not routed through the brake system the way Hino designed it. The problem is an installation error in the air supply plumbing, not normal wear on the brake linings or tanks.
There is no warning sign before failure. If your truck is included, treat the brake air-line routing as something a Hino dealer needs to inspect and correct before the truck stays in service.
Who's affected?
Covers 2 Hino truck models using the same air-brake system.
| 2011 Hino NV8J | brake system |
|---|---|
| 2011 Hino NJ8J | brake system |
| Units affected | 146 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
NHTSA campaign 11V013 describes a rear tank air pressure loss that leaves the vehicle without braking function and prevents the spring brakes from engaging automatically. That raises crash risk if rear tank pressure is depleted. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall repair and ask the dealer whether the vehicle is safe to move. Repair will be free at any franchised Hino dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Hino NV8J or NJ8J is included in this recall.
- Call Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9300 to confirm current repair availability before arranging service.
- Contact a franchised Hino dealer and reference recall number 11V013 when you ask about the free air-line routing repair.
- Ask the dealer to inspect and repair the front and rear air tank lines so braking function is not lost after rear tank air pressure is depleted.
- Bring the recall notice if Hino mailed one, or give the dealer recall number 11V013 when you arrive.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Hino technician checks the air lines routed to the front and rear air tanks and corrects the installation so the air tank lines are connected as intended. The Hino filing does not give a more detailed repair procedure. The dealer repair will be free once available through the campaign, with parts and labor covered by Hino. Confirm the campaign with the service desk before arranging the truck visit, and ask what inspection or repair steps the technician will perform on the air line routing.
Timeline
| January 19, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V013?
Recall 11V013 covers 146 2011 Hino NV8J and NJ8J heavy trucks with air lines to the front and rear air tanks installed incorrectly. If rear tank air pressure is depleted, braking function is lost and spring brakes do not engage automatically. Hino dealers repair the vehicles for free.
What should I do if my 2011 Hino NV8J or NJ8J is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 11V013. If it is, contact a franchised Hino dealer to schedule the air-brake line repair. Reference recall number 11V013000 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost, and Hino's remedy says dealers repair the affected vehicles free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Hino dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of braking function if rear tank air pressure is depleted. In that condition, the spring brakes do not engage automatically, which increases crash risk. Check your VIN first, then ask the Hino dealer how to handle the truck before the repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V013000 |
|---|---|
| Hino customer service | 1-248-699-9300 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V013 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V013000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →