Daihatsu recalls
DVSA has published 12 safety recalls for Daihatsu since 1992, 0 of them since 2020. The latest was 30 Jan 2013. Models with the most campaigns: Hijet, Gran Move, Sportrak, Fourtrak, Sirion, Cuore.
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GRAN MOVE · air bag may deploy without warning
30 Jan 2013 · R/2012/137
Due to poor maintenance of the coolant the heater matrix may leak coolant into the air bag computer. The water ingress could cause a short circuit which in the worst case could cause the air bag to deploy.
Fix: Installation of a shield to protect the ECU from leaking coolant. If the heater matrix shows signs of corrosion then this will be replaced.
4,441 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1999 to 31 Dec 2000
SPORTRAK · possible fire risk
9 Jun 2010 · R/2010/006
It has been identified that a check valve within the fuel evaporative control system may develop a crack from long term use. In the worst case leakage of fuel evaporative gas vapour into the vehicle interior may occur resulting in the potential of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject check valve replaced.
12,988 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1985 to 31 Dec 2000
FOURTRAK · possible fire risk
9 Jun 2010 · R/2010/006
It has been identified that a check valve within the fuel evaporative control system may develop a crack from long term use. In the worst case leakage of fuel evaporative gas vapour into the vehicle interior may occur resulting in the potential of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject check valve replaced.
12,988 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1985 to 31 Dec 2000
HIJET · propshaft may detach
12 Nov 2007 · R/2007/069
It has been identified that failure of the propshaft universal joint may occur which can cause the propshaft to detach. On van versions the propshaft may contact the fuel tank and or the fuel lines.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a quality assured propshaft.
1,605 vehicles · built 1 Jun 1998 to 31 Dec 2004
HIJET · front hub nuts may be incorrectly torqued and come loose.
16 Aug 2005 · R/2005/054
Improper torque control has led to the possibility that the front hub nuts could become loose and cause vibration.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the hub nut torque. Additionally any worn or damaged components will be changed.
7,643 vehicles
HIJET · corrosion of fuel tank may lead to fuel leak
24 Nov 2003 · R/2003/073
Corrosion of the top of the fuel tank may result in a fuel leak.
Fix: Fit a new fuel tank.
2,879 vehicles
HIJET · corrosion of fuel tank may lead to fuel leak
24 Nov 2003 · R/2003/074
Corrosion of the top of the fuel tank may result in a fuel oil leak.
Fix: Fit a new fuel tank.
1,153 vehicles
SIRION · headlights may fail unexpectedly
10 Oct 2001 · R/2001/078
There is a possibility that the headlight and horn wiring circuit may fail resulting in the unexpected failure of the headlights and horn.
Fix: Recall likely affected vehicles for modifications to the headlight and horn circuit wiring connection.
2,264 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1998 to 31 Dec 1999
CUORE · headlights may fail unexpectedly
10 Oct 2001 · R/2001/078
There is a possibility that the headlight and horn wiring circuit may fail resulting in the unexpected failure of the headlights and horn.
Fix: Recall likely affected vehicles for modifications to the headlight and horn circuit wiring connection.
2,264 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1998 to 31 Dec 1999
HIJET · fuel tank may leak
19 Jun 2000 · R/2000/026
The fuel tank could suffer from external corrosion in service and may become porous with the result that the tank could leak fuel.
Fix: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the fuel tank with a quality assured unit
8,862 vehicles
HIJET · corrosion on wiring harness connectors
14 Jul 1997 · R/1997/030
The terminal blades of some wiring harness connectors may corrode resulting in a failure of electrical power supply.
Fix: The affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement and modification of the relevant wiring harnesses. The replacements will incorporate moisture proof connectors.
7,498 vehicles
HIJET · insecurity of brake pedal
23 Jan 1996 · R/1995/088
The nut securing the brake pedal may not have been tightened to the specified torque. If this is not corrected it could allow detachment of the pedal.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles remove the relevant nut apply locking compound to the threads and replace and tighten the nut to the manufacturers specified torque.
1,605 vehicles · built 1 Sep 1994 to 30 Nov 1995
Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Recall text is as published; only the manufacturer name is tidied.