Hino 300 Series: Fuel Filter/accumulator May Crack

HINO 300 Series Fuel Filter Recall Summary Hino is recalling approximately 60 vehicles from the 300 Series because the fuel filter/accumulator may crack, allowing fuel to leak onto the road and making the engine difficult to start. The affected vehicles are in the United Kingdom. Hino will replace the fuel filter/accumulator with a new unit.

Recalling firm

HINO

Product

Vehicles: HINO 300 SERIES. Units affected: 60

Reason

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. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the fuel filter/accumulator with a new enhanced unit.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-04-01

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/99bbecce-1ae6-467b-b1ee-791b33e5e894