Hino Recalls

2018–2024 Hino 500 Series FC2A, FD2A, FE2A

In the affected models, due to variations in wiring harness routing, there is a possibility that the wiring harness insulation may wear due to contact with the engine and chassis.

2023–2025 Hino 300 Series

Due to a manufacturing defect, the spare tyre carrier connection bolts may not have been fastened with sufficient torque and could become loose. As a result, the spare tyre and carrier bracket could detach from the vehicle whilst driving.

2014–2021 Hino FE 1426

Due to a manufacturing defect, the tailgate cylinder pivot pin may break. If this occurs, it can result in the tailgate door dropping to a vertical position.

2014–2021 Hino FG 1628

Due to a manufacturing defect, the tailgate cylinder pivot pin may break. If this occurs, it can result in the tailgate door dropping to a vertical position.

2022 Hino 700 Series FY1E, SS1E

Due to a manufacturing defect, the propeller shaft to the first rear axle may have not been welded to the required specifications. As a result, it could cause the propeller shaft to break at the welding point resulting in a loss of motive power whilst driving.

2018–2024 Hino 500 Series FD, FE

Due to a manufacturing defect, the chassis wiring harness may come in contact with the engine side cover, engine side cover bracket or cabin arch. As a result, the wiring could become damaged and cause a short circuit. In a worst-case scenario, this may result in a vehicle fire.

2011–2023 Hino 300 Series Hybrid

Due to a software defect, a warning message that indicates when the Automatic Clutch Unit (ACU) motors require replacement may not operate as intended. This may cause the ACU to stop functioning and result in a loss of motive power.

2020–2022 Hino 700 Series FS1A, FS1E, FY1E, SS1E

Due to a manufacturing defect, there is a possibility that the wiring harness retaining bracket on the front drive (R1) axle housing may interfere with the suspension lateral rod in certain severe operating environments. The lateral rod may sustain damage due to frequent impact with the wiring harness boss. In the worst-case scenario, the lateral rod could fail due to this damage, resulting in vehicle instability. This could cause reduced stability while driving and result in a loss of vehicle control.

2019–2022 Hino 300 Series Hybrid

The starter Emergency Control Switches enables the vehicle to be started whilst in gear. In the event of an Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) malfunction, using these switches when starting the vehicle could cause unintended movement of the vehicle. The vehicles are not compliant with the Australian Design Rule 42/04 7.2.1- Standard Controls for Automatic Transmission-Starter Interlock.

2018–2019 Hino 500 Series AMT

The starter Emergency Control Switches enables the vehicle to be started whilst in gear. In the event of an Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) malfunction, using these switches when starting the vehicle could cause unintended movement of the vehicle. The vehicles are not compliant with the Australian Design Rule 42/04 7.2.1- Standard Controls for Automatic Transmission-Starter Interlock.

2018–2019 Hino 500

The differential pressure pipe in the diesel particulate reduction system's (DPR) may be improperly fixed. This pressure pipe detects DPR blockage and may be cracked on the fixing point by thermal expansion and shrinkage.

0 Hino 500 Series MY2016

Due to an improper setup of programming equipment for the Gear Shift Unit (GSU) stroke sensor, this may prevent the automated manual transmission from changing gears.

2018 Hino 300 SERIES

The rear axle housing may have been assembled with an inclined flange and stress may be applied to the axle shafts and/or the hub bearings, resulting in failure.

2010–2017 Hino 300 SERIES

The Automatic Clutch Unit (ACU) has two motors that operate the clutch. The ACU motor may not operate correctly if wear occurs on the internal brush. If one motor fails, the other can compensate for this and continue to operate the clutch system. In this situation the ACU may not function correctly, due to the ACU control software being unable to account for changes to the ACU motors operating characteristics.

2013–2016 Hino 300 SERIES

Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.

2011–2017 Hino 500 SERIES

The Automatic Clutch Unit (ACU) has two motors that operate the clutch. An ACU motor may not operate correctly, if wear occurs on the internal brush. If one motor fails, the other can compensate for this and continue to operate the clutch system. In this situation the ACU may not function correctly, due to the ACU control software being unable to account for changes, to the ACU motors operating characteristics.

2012–2014 Hino 700 SERIES & RN/RK BUS

In certain vehicles, the speed sensor is manufactured using materials that have different thermal expansion properties. When the temperature increases, the materials inside the sensor expand at different rates, causing the component parts to interfere with vehicle operations. If this occurs, this may create an open circuit.

2009–2017 Hino 700 Series

Air suspension systems may contain wrong material for the Leaf Stopper. While driving, the Stopper and Leaf come into contact when travelling over a speed bump, and the load may not be fully absorbed.

0 Hino 300 Series

Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.

0 Hino 500 SERIES

The automatic transmission output flange may develop wear due to torque fluctuation of the engine and as a result of frequent acceleration and deceleration.

0 Hino 300 SERIES

The parking brake lever may not engage correctly when the lever is pulled up because the teeth in the ratchet mechanism may balance on the tooth tops.

0 Hino 300 SERIES

The front passenger airbag inflator may be susceptible to moisture intrusion over time due to insufficient protection against moisture absorption into the propellant.

0 Hino 300 SERIES

The fuel filter element installed on the engine may crack if the engine is started and stopped frequently as durability of the fuel filter element is not enough to endure changes in the fuel pressure.

0 Hino 300 SERIES

The instrument panel brace may interfere with the wire harness. This interference may cause the wire harness to become damaged by the edge of the brace, causing a short circuit.

0 Hino HINO 300 SERIES

In the ACU (Automatic Clutch Unit) of the transmission of the Hybrid trucks equipped with AMT (Automatic Manual Transmission): 1) The water sealing grommets may be deformed and cause water to enter the actuating motors due to incorrect layout of the wires. This may hinder the smooth movement of the brushings causing the warning light to come on, and in the worst case scenario, the brushings may become stuck and the clutch may become inoperable. 2) The actuator brushings may wear prematurely if the vehicle is started and stopped frequently due to inadequate programming of the control software. This may cause the warning light to come on, and if continued to be used without reprogramming, the clutch may become inoperable.

0 Hino Hino 300 Series

In the subject vehicles, the fuel filter element installed on the engine may crack if the engine is started and stopped frequently as durability of the fuel filter element is not enough to endure changes in the fuel pressure.

0 Hino HINO BUSES

The bracket fixing the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe to the engine may break if the engine is frequently run at high speeds. If the vehicle is continued to be used without repairing, the EGR pipe could then crack and cause an exhaust gas leak.

0 Hino 300 SERIES

In the subject vehicles, the bolts and nuts fixing the centre bearing support bracket of the propeller shaft have been tightened to the incorrect torque.

0 Hino 300 SERIES

The threaded end of the bolt installed on the air conditioner condenser bracket faces the slit of the corrugated tube of the wire harness and under certain operating conditions, such threaded end of the bolt may cause interference with the wires of the wire harness through the slit of the corrugated tube.

0 Hino RB8

The brackets that attach the tow bar to the chassis may crack.

0 Hino Unknown

Due to an error in the manufacturing of the wheel hub bearing of the front axle, the hub bearing can lose its function, which may lead to vibration of the vehicle during operation.

0 Hino 300 Series

Due to an error in the casting of the steering wheel boss, the horn harness may be damaged or cut off when the steering wheel is turned.

0 Hino 300 Series, Dutro

In the affected vehicles, if the front tyre(s) are subjected to a large external force such as running over a large pot hole or bump in the road at high speed, there is a possibility that the steering wheels may vibrate. The degree of vibration may be inflenced by vehicle loading, tyre condition and wheel alignment.

0 Hino RB8 Bus

The spare wheel carrier assembly installation is incomplete, whereby two welds connecting the spare wheel carrier support beam to the chassis rail may not have been included in the original installation.

0 Hino 300 Series

In the subject vehicle, the brake fluid low level warning light ('Visible Indicator' in ADR35/02 S4.2) does not illuminate when the brake fluid level is below the minimum line in the reservoir tank. This condition is not compliant with ADR35/02 S.4.2.1. The brake fluid low level warning light circuit is fitted to the subject vehicle, however, it is connected incorrectly at the instrument cluster connection.

0 Hino Dutro

The intermittent relay contact points located in the wiper combination switch assembly, due to a durability factor may wear prematurely. Frequent operation of the intermittent wiper circuit may cause the intermittent relay contact points to separate from the contact arm causing an electrical short circuit, resulting in wipers being inoperative. In the worst case, there is the possibility of a fire in the front windscreen wiper combination switch assembly.

0 Hino 500 Series

The incorrect oil pan has been installed on a number of FT8J vehicles. There is a possibility that the front propeller shaft may interfere with the oil pan when the suspension is compressed causing damage to the oil pan.

0 Hino Dutro XZU305, Dutro XZU345

There is a possibility that the front stabilizer link may become damaged as a result of excessive stress applied to the link when the suspension is in the fully extended position. In the worst case the stabilizer link may fracture resulting in separation of the stabilizer bar and stabilizer link.

0 Hino Dutro RK1JSLL, Dutro RK1JSML

The air pressure warning light (equipped with as Visible Indicator regulated in ADR 35/01 S.5.2') was not so designed that, as a check of function, it operates when the ignition key switch is turned from the 'START' position and it must not operate after the return of the ignition switch to the 'ON' position. The condition is not in compliance with the regulation 'ADR 35/01 S.5.2.6'.

0 Hino Dutro

Due to excessive design diameter of the oil feed union bolt lubrication pressure to the vacuum pump is inadequate and possibly operates with insufficient lubrication. Continued operation may result in premature wear of the vacuum pump vanes reducing its ability to produce negative pressure (vacuum).

0 Hino Dutro

The wiper switch if operated frequently on intermittent may cause the contact points to detach causing a short circuit.

0 Hino FM3M, FM1J

A crack in a brake air pipe may occur as a result of the pipes design. The brake air pipe may crack on the flare end at the wet tank side.

0 Hino FG1J, GH1J, RG1J, FM1J

A Crack May Exist In The Seam Of The Secondary Fuel Filter Resulting In Fuel Leakage.

0 Hino RG197, RM197

Possible Cracking In The Suspension Structure Of Hino Chassis Fitted With Air Suspension.