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2000 Hino FB4J

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
1
Latest May 11, 2001
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Jul 27, 2000
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2000 Hino FB4J, most frequently naming the engine and transmission categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 5 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine150.0%
  • Transmission150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
00V192000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Jul 27, 2000
1,848 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND AIR OVER HYDRAULIC BRAKE ACTUATION. THE ABS COMPUTER UNIT IS FAULTY WHICH COULD INCREASE BRAKING DISTANCES.
The risk: INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS COMPUTER CONTROLLER UNIT.
HINO DIESEL TRUCKS(USA)View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

EngineTransmission
Filed May 11, 2001

WHILE DRIVING IT IS HARD TO SHIFT GEAR, AND SOMETIMES IS UNABLE TO SHIFT. IT IS WORSE IN THE MORNINGS WHEN ENGINE IS COLD. *AK SHIFTING THE GEAR WAS HARD BECAUSE OF LINKAGE AND CLUTCH WERE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER REPLACED MOTOR MOUNTS INSTALLED. NEW CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIN AND OTHER REPAIRS BUT THE PROBLEM SITLL CONTINUED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE VEHCILE WAS A LEMON, AND WANTED TO TRADE IN BUT COULD NOT GET FAIR PRICE. *YH

NHTSA ID
888078
Incident
Jan 17, 2000

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

167-T2406-1

After connecting to a truck using DX3, it may be necessary to review or create a DX Diagnostic Report for review.

167-T2406-2

This article will provide dealership technicians with information on how to open a tech assist case and discuss what is required when opening a Tech Assist Case.

167-T1514-12

STRUCTURE:BODY

TT-15-016 The purpose of this publication is to communicate the standard measuring positions on the Hino chassis. In some cases, the customer may report a visual chassis posture concern where the chassis appears to be leaning more towards the driver side or passenger side. The following publication can be referenced to obtain the manufacture?s measurement positions and specifications. Should the truck not meet the specifications, you should consider the following potential causes noted in the inspection guideline section below.

167-B1312-12

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SB-13-009 This bulletin is to inform dealers and workshops of proper paint codes for all Hino models. ALL MODELS

167-T0706-12

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

07 - 006 VOLTAGE DROP TEST

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Hino FB4J by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2004000—
2003000—
2002000—
2001010—
2000Viewing110—
1999000—
1998000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.