Daihatsu Hijet Recall R/1997/030: Corrosion On Wiring Harness Connectors, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 14 Jul 1997
- Launched
- 7,498
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1997/030
- DVSA reference
Daihatsu recalled Hijet vehicles. The terminal blades of some wiring harness connectors may corrode resulting in a failure of electrical power supply. The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement and modification of the relevant wiring harnesses. The replacements will incorporate moisture proof connectors. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The terminal blades of some wiring harness connectors may corrode resulting in a failure of electrical power supply.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CORROSION ON WIRING HARNESS CONNECTORS Defect: The terminal blades of some wiring harness connectors may corrode resulting in a failure of electrical power supply. Remedy: The affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement and modification of the relevant wiring harnesses. The replacements will incorporate moisture proof connectors.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a failure of electrical power supply.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement and modification of the relevant wiring harnesses. The replacements will incorporate moisture proof connectors.
Are You Affected?
Hijet may be included. Daihatsu estimates 7,498 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/1997/030. 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 Daihatsu recall launched before it was R/1995/088 on 23 Jan 1996, for insecurity of brake pedal. The one launched after it was R/2000/026 on 19 Jun 2000, for fuel tank may leak. You can also see every Daihatsu recall and all recalls launched in 1997.
Source: DVSA recall R/1997/030, launched 14 July 1997. 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.