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Daihatsu Hijet recalls

DVSA has published 7 safety recalls that name the Daihatsu Hijet since 1996, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 31,245 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Daihatsu Hijet recalls, newest first

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.