NHTSA Recall 14V791000: Parking brake
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,140 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Hino ND8J.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V791000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | A9970 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | December 15, 2014 |
| Owner notification | February 2, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Hino Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain model year 2005-2015 Hino ND8J, NE8J, and NF8J trucks manufactured August 26, 2003, to May 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, components of the parking brake handle assembly may wear, resulting in either the parking brake unexpectedly releasing when engaged or preventing the parking brake from fully engaging.
Safety risk
Either parking brake condition may result in the vehicle rolling unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install a new parking brake lever that contains a two-way damper and a roller at the cable joining pin, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9330. Hino's number for this recall is A9970. Note: This recall supersedes 13V-614.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V791000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hino ND8J | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Hino NE8J | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Hino NF8J | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
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.