Recall 98V014000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings — Hino · reported 26 Jan 1998 · 623 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
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.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER ON THESE VEHICLES.
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
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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