Hino 300 SERIES recall: Fuel filter/accumulator may crack
- What's wrong
- It has been identified that the fuel filter/accumulator installed on the engine may crack causing the element to break which will ultimately resulting in fuel leakage. The issue can be identified to the driver by noticing fuel leaking onto the road surface under the vehicle…
- What to do
- Contact a Hino dealer to book the free repair. Recall all affected vehicles to replace the fuel filter/accumulator with a new enhanced unit.
What’s wrong
It has been identified that the fuel filter/accumulator installed on the engine may crack causing the element to break which will ultimately resulting in fuel leakage. The issue can be identified to the driver by noticing fuel leaking onto the road surface under the vehicle plus the driver may find it difficult to start the engine.
The fix
Recall all affected vehicles to replace the fuel filter/accumulator with a new enhanced unit.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 SERIES | 26 Jan 2012 | 31 Jul 2013 | 60 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 1 April 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.