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Campaign 19V044 Posted January 18, 2019 7,231 units

2007-2019 Hino NJ8J Recall 19V044: Missing Brake Shields

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 25, 2026

Recall 19V044 affects 7,231 2007-2019 Hino NJ8J trucks missing front brake dust shields. Repair is free at any franchised Hino dealer.

Hino is recalling 7,231 2007-2019 NJ8J vehicles because the front brake assemblies lack dust shields, which can let wet brakes saturate unevenly during hard braking. The vehicle can pull left and enter another lane unexpectedly, increasing crash risk; the Hino dealer repair will be free once Hino makes it available.

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What's wrong?

The front brake assemblies on 2007-2019 Hino NJ8J trucks are the hardware at the front wheels that slows the vehicle when the driver presses the brake pedal. The brake drum and related parts need even contact and predictable friction on both sides. Dust shields sit near those assemblies and help keep water and road debris from reaching the brake hardware.

On the recalled trucks, the front brake assemblies were built without those dust shields. In very wet conditions, water does not affect both sides evenly. The right front brake assembly can be less effective at the start of a hard braking event than the left side, so the truck pulls left when the driver brakes hard. Hino's repair replaces the brake drum and adds a dust shield kit.

Drivers can notice a smaller brake pull during normal braking in very wet conditions before a harder stop makes the problem more pronounced. Very wet road conditions are also the warning sign for this brake pull condition.

Who's affected?

Covers the NJ8J across the 2007-2019 year range, with the same brake system component listed for each model year.

2009 Hino NJ8J brake system
2008 Hino NJ8J brake system
2018 Hino NJ8J brake system
2013 Hino NJ8J brake system
2016 Hino NJ8J brake system
Units affected7,231

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?

Brake pull to the left can move the vehicle into another lane unexpectedly and increase the risk of a crash. Very wet conditions, especially during braking, are the warning sign described for this recall. If the truck pulls left, slow down, leave extra room, and schedule service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Hino dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2019 Hino NJ8J is included in this recall.
  2. Find the Hino owner notice mailed March 19, 2019, or call Hino customer service if you never received it.
  3. Ask a franchised Hino dealer about the free brake-drum and dust-shield repair that helps prevent left pull during wet hard braking.
  4. Reference recall number 19V044 when you call the dealer or Hino customer service.
  5. Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. In wet conditions, leave extra following distance and avoid hard braking when safe.

What happens at the repair

Once the final dealer repair is available, a Hino technician will install new brake drums with dust shields on the front brake assemblies. The recall repair will be free, with parts and labor covered. Hino also offers reimbursement for owners who already paid for repairs tied to this defect. If you received the Customer Notification Letter for Recall AACL0 and already paid for related work, send the reimbursement request with paid receipts to Hino Motors Sales for review. Hino says reimbursement covers parts, labor, and miscellaneous costs directly related to the remedy.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

January 18, 2019 NHTSA published the recall
March 19, 2019 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 19V044?

Recall 19V044 covers 7,231 2007-2019 Hino NJ8J vehicles, also identified as 258ALP, with front brake assemblies that lack dust shields. In wet conditions, uneven water on the brake assemblies can make the vehicle pull left during hard braking. Hino dealers install new brake drums with dust shields for free.

What should I do if my 2007-2019 Hino NJ8J is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V044. If it is, contact a franchised Hino dealer and ask for the brake drum and dust shield recall repair. Reference recall number 19V044 or Hino recall number AACL0 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair at no cost, and Hino's remedy says dealers install new brake drums with dust shields free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Hino dealer.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is lane departure during hard braking in wet conditions. Without dust shields, uneven water saturation on the front brake assemblies can make the vehicle pull left. If that happens, the vehicle can move into another lane unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.

What if I bought my Hino NJ8J used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific NJ8J is included, then contact a franchised Hino dealer and reference recall 19V044 or Hino recall number AACL0.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V044000
Hino customer service1-248-699-9390
NHTSA recall #19V044
NHTSA recall # (full)19V044000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →