Hino Recall 98V014000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Delivery, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 98V014000 · announced January 26, 1998 · filed by Hino Diesel Trucks(usa) · 623 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 4 AND 5 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH J05C-TB DIESEL ENGINES. A FUEL FILTER WAS DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE FILTER ELEMENT.

The risk

THIS DAMAGED FUEL FILTER CAN CRACK AND RESULT IN A DIESEL FUEL LEAK.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER ON THESE VEHICLES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 9, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRUCKS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HINO DIESEL AT 1-914-365-1400.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1998 Hino Fa4jc
• 1998 Hino Fa4je
• 1998 Hino Fa4jg
• 1998 Hino Fb4je
• 1998 Hino Fb4jg
• 1998 Hino Fb4jh

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.