Recall 13V623 affects 8 2013 Hino NV8J trucks with incorrect GVWR documents. Dealers inspect and replace the documents for free.
Hino is recalling 8 2013 NV8J trucks because the vehicle documents list the full GVWR after the trucks were modified for a lower weight rating. An owner using those documents can overload the truck, which can lead to tire or suspension failure and raise crash risk; a Hino dealer correction will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The certification label and related vehicle documentation on the 2013 Hino NV8J tell owners, drivers, inspectors, and service departments the truck's gross vehicle weight rating. That rating is the maximum loaded weight the truck is certified to carry, including the truck, cargo, fuel, equipment, and occupants. The label is part of the truck's safety information because loading decisions depend on it.
On the affected NV8J trucks, Hino lowered the gross vehicle weight rating, but the documents still showed the full rating. That creates an information mismatch. A truck changed to a lower rating needs paperwork that shows the lower rating, so the owner does not rely on a certification value the vehicle no longer matches.
There is no warning sign before failure because this recall concerns incorrect weight-rating documentation, not a part that breaks while driving. Owners notice the issue only by checking the certification label and vehicle paperwork against the corrected Hino recall information.
Who's affected?
| 2013 Hino NV8J | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 8 |
Not every 2013 Hino NV8J truck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect GVWR documents can lead an operator to load the NV8J beyond its actual weight rating. Overloading puts extra stress on tires and suspension, which can lead to tire or suspension failure and raise crash risk. Use the corrected documents before loading near the rating. Repair will be free at any franchised Hino dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Hino NV8J is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Hino dealer to ask about the free document inspection and replacement that corrects the lowered-GVWR paperwork.
- Reference recall number 13V623 and Hino recall M0270 when you call.
- Avoid loading the truck based only on the incorrect GVWR documents until Hino confirms the corrected paperwork is in place.
- Bring the recall notice Hino mailed on January 29, 2014, if you still have it.
What happens at the repair
The dealer process is a documentation correction, not a mechanical repair. When the dealer remedy is available, a Hino technician will inspect the certification and weight rating documents for the 2013 NV8J and replace any documents that show the full Gross Vehicle Weight Rating instead of the lowered rating. The correction is free under recall 13V623. Owner notification was completed on January 29, 2014, so ask the Hino service desk to confirm the recall paperwork tied to your VIN.
Timeline
| December 16, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V623?
Recall 13V623 covers 8 2013 Hino NV8J trucks with documents that show the full GVWR after the trucks were modified to a lower rating. If an operator relies on the wrong rating and overloads the truck, tire or suspension failure can increase crash risk. Hino dealers inspect and replace the documents for free.
What should I do if my 2013 Hino NV8J is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 13V623. If it is, contact a franchised Hino dealer to schedule the document inspection and replacement. Reference recall 13V623 and Hino recall number M0270 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Hino's remedy says dealers will inspect and replace the affected documents free of charge at a franchised Hino dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is loading the truck above its actual weight rating because the documents show the full GVWR. An overloaded truck can have tire or suspension failure, which increases crash risk. The free dealer remedy corrects the documents so the listed rating matches the truck.
When were owners notified about recall 13V623?
Hino notified all owners by January 29, 2014. If you bought the truck used or never received the notice, check your VIN and call a franchised Hino dealer with recall number 13V623 or Hino recall number M0270.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V623000 |
|---|---|
| Hino customer service | 1-248-699-9330 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V623 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V623000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →