Daihatsu Hijet Recall R/1995/088: Insecurity Of Brake Pedal, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Jan 1996
- Launched
- 1,605
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1995/088
- DVSA reference
Daihatsu recalled Hijet vehicles built between 1 September 1994 and 30 November 1995. The nut securing the brake pedal may not have been tightened to the specified torque. The dealer will remove the relevant nut apply locking compound to the threads and replace and tighten the nut to the manufacturers specified torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The nut securing the brake pedal may not have been tightened to the specified torque. If this is not corrected it could allow detachment of the pedal.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INSECURITY OF BRAKE PEDAL Defect: The nut securing the brake pedal may not have been tightened to the specified torque. If this is not corrected it could allow detachment of the pedal. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles remove the relevant nut apply locking compound to the threads and replace and tighten the nut to the manufacturers specified torque.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: insecurity of brake pedal.
The Fix
The dealer will remove the relevant nut apply locking compound to the threads and replace and tighten the nut to the manufacturers specified torque.
Are You Affected?
Hijet built between 1 September 1994 and 30 November 1995 may be included. Daihatsu estimates 1,605 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Daihatsu, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Daihatsu.
- Book with any franchised Daihatsu dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1995/088. See how to get a Daihatsu recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HijetPropshaft may detach | Urgent | R/2007/069 | |
| HijetFront hub nuts may be incorrectly torqued and come loose | Low | R/2005/054 | |
| HijetCorrosion of fuel tank may lead to fuel leak | Urgent | R/2003/074 | |
| HijetCorrosion of fuel tank may lead to fuel leak | Urgent | R/2003/073 | |
| HijetFuel tank may leak | Urgent | R/2000/026 |
This is one of 10 Daihatsu recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/1997/030 on 14 Jul 1997, for corrosion on wiring harness connectors. You can also see every Daihatsu recall, all recalls launched in 1996 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1995/088, launched 23 January 1996. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.