2020–2021 Hino (10 models) Electrical System Recall 20V244000 (Hino AAHT0)
NHTSA recall 20V244000 (Hino recall AAHT0) covers about 12,470 2020–2021 Hino (10 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Apr 30, 2020. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 20V244000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery, cables)
Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Hino) is recalling certain 2020-2021 NV8J, NJ8J, NE8J, NJ8A, NV8A, NE8A, NE8G, NJ8C, NE8C, and NV8G trucks. The ground cable that connects the negative battery terminal to the frame may be too short and may break as a result.
The risk
If the ground cable breaks, the engine cannot be re-started to move the vehicle to a safe area, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install an extension bracket to the negative battery terminal and inspect the ground cable terminal for damage, replacing the cable if damage is found, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the safety risk with an interim letter Mid-June 2020. The recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact Hino customer service at 1-248-699-9390. Hino's number for this recall is AAHT0.
Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.
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.
Hino recall number AAHT0
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 20V244000 as AAHT0. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "AAHT0 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Hino NE8A | 2020–2021 | — |
| Hino NE8C | 2020–2021 | — |
| Hino NE8G | 2020–2021 | — |
| Hino NE8J | 2020–2021 | — |
| Hino NJ8A | 2020–2021 | — |
| Hino NJ8C | 2020–2021 | — |
| Hino NJ8J | 2020–2021 | — |
| Hino NV8A | 2020–2021 | — |
| Hino NV8G | 2020–2021 | — |
| Hino NV8J | 2020–2021 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Apr 30, 2020
- Owner notification
- Jun 26, 2020
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Hino Motors Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Check your VIN for 20V244000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 20V244000 is open, call any Hino dealer's service department and give them the recall number (20V244000 or AAHT0). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V244000?
NHTSA recall 20V244000 (Hino recall AAHT0) covers about 12,470 2020–2021 Hino (10 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Apr 30, 2020. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2021 NV8J, NJ8J, NE8J, NJ8A, NV8A, NE8A, NE8G, NJ8C, NE8C, and NV8G trucks.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 20V244000?
NHTSA's record for 20V244000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "If the ground cable breaks, the engine cannot be re-started to move the vehicle to a safe area, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 20V244000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Hino dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 20V244000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Hino will notify owners, and dealers will install an extension bracket to the negative battery terminal and inspect the ground cable terminal for damage, replacing the cable if damage is found, free of charge." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Hino recall number for 20V244000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as AAHT0. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (AAHT0) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 20V244000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 20V244000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.