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Campaign 12V555 Posted December 3, 2012 35,142 units

2005-2013 Hino Medium Trucks Recall 12V555: B+ Cable Wear

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Published June 2, 2026

Recall 12V555 covers 35,142 2005-2013 Hino NA6J/NB6J/NC6J/ND8J/NE8J/NF8J/NJ8J/NV8J trucks for B+ battery-cable wear. Repair is free at any franchised Hino dealer.

Hino is recalling 35,142 2005-2013 medium duty trucks, including NB6J, NC6J, ND8J, NE8J, NF8J, NA6J, NJ8J, and NV8J models, because wear between the battery-to-starter B+ circuit and its tubing sheath can short the circuit to ground. That short can lead to a fire, and the Hino dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The main B+ circuit on 2005-2013 Hino NA6J, NB6J, NC6J, ND8J, NE8J, NF8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks is the heavy battery cable that carries electrical power from the battery to the starter. When the driver turns the key, that cable supplies the current the starter needs to crank the engine. A protective convoluted tubing sheath surrounds the cable so nearby parts do not rub through it.

On affected trucks, the B+ cable and its protective sheath interfere with each other as the truck is used. That contact wears the cable over time. Once the insulation is worn through, the powered cable can short to ground, which means electrical current escapes to the truck body or another grounded metal part instead of staying inside the cable.

There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not rely on a light, noise, or starting problem to appear before the cable shorts.

Who's affected?

Spans the listed Hino truck models across 2005-2013, with battery-cable and wiring coverage for the included model years.

2010 Hino NB6J battery
2010 Hino NB6J wiring
2007 Hino NC6J wiring
2007 Hino NC6J battery
2005 Hino ND8J wiring
Units affected35,142

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.

What's the safety risk?

NHTSA campaign 12V555 identifies a B+ circuit short to ground as a fire risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall repair promptly and follow the dealer's instructions before normal use. Repair will be free at any franchised Hino dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2005-2013 Hino NB6J, NC6J, ND8J, NE8J, NF8J, NA6J, NJ8J, or NV8J truck is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Hino dealer and ask whether the free battery-cable and wiring repair is open for your VIN.
  3. Reference recall number 12V555 when you call, and use Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390 if the dealer needs help finding the recall.
  4. Bring the Hino owner letter if you have it. If not, ask the dealer to look up the recall by VIN and campaign number.
  5. Avoid using the truck until the B+ battery circuit interference is repaired if you notice electrical damage, burning smells, or heat near the starter wiring.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Hino technician repairs the battery to starter B+ circuit where wear from contact with the convoluted tubing sheath has damaged the circuit path. The recall notice does not give a step by step parts list, so the service desk should confirm the exact repair for your VIN before work begins. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.

Timeline

December 3, 2012 NHTSA published the recall
January 17, 2013 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V555?

Recall 12V555 covers 35,142 2005-2013 Hino NA6J, NB6J, NC6J, ND8J, NE8J, NF8J, NJ8J, and NV8J trucks with a battery-to-starter B+ circuit that can short to ground from wear. Hino dealers repair the vehicles for free.

What should I do if my 2005-2013 Hino NA6J, NB6J, NC6J, ND8J, NE8J, NF8J, NJ8J, or NV8J is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 12V555. If it is, contact a franchised Hino dealer to schedule the electrical system repair. Reference recall 12V555 when you call. Hino also lists 1-248-699-9390 for owner questions.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Hino's recall remedy says dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. Parts and labor are covered through the recall repair at a franchised Hino dealer.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is fire. The battery-to-starter B+ circuit can short to ground after wear builds up between the circuit and its tubing sheath. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair and ask the service desk how to handle the truck before the appointment.

What if I bought this Hino truck used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the original owner. If you never received Hino's owner notice, check your VIN, then contact a franchised Hino dealer and reference recall 12V555 when scheduling the repair.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V555000
Hino customer service1-248-699-9390
NHTSA recall #12V555
NHTSA recall # (full)12V555000

Source documents

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