NHTSA Recall 05V492000: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 577 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Hino NA6J.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V492000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | M0040 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Report received | October 24, 2005 |
| Owner notification | October 27, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trucks, the bolts that hold the battery box and bracket in place may not have been properly torqued at the time of assembly.
Safety risk
The battery box could become loose and possibly fall resulting in a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and retorqued all bolts. The recall began on october 27, 2005. Owners may contact hino at 248-648-6430.
Notes
Hino recall no. M0040.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V492000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hino NA6J | 2006 |
| Hino NB6J | 2006 |
| Hino NC6J | 2006 |
| Hino ND8J | 2006 |
| Hino NE8J | 2006 |
| Hino NJ8J | 2006 |
| Hino NV8J | 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.