Daihatsu Hijet Recall R/2000/026: Fuel Tank May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Jun 2000
- Launched
- 8,862
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2000/026
- DVSA reference
Daihatsu recalled Hijet vehicles. The fuel tank could suffer from external corrosion in service and may become porous with the result that the tank could leak fuel. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the fuel tank with a quality assured unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel tank could suffer from external corrosion in service and may become porous with the result that the tank could leak fuel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL TANK MAY LEAK Defect: The fuel tank could suffer from external corrosion in service and may become porous with the result that the tank could leak fuel. Remedy: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the fuel tank with a quality assured unit
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel tank may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the fuel tank with a quality assured unit.
Are You Affected?
Hijet may be included. Daihatsu estimates 8,862 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/2000/026. 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 | |
| HijetCorrosion on wiring harness connectors | Low | R/1997/030 |
This is one of 10 Daihatsu recalls in DVSA’s data. The Daihatsu recall launched before it was R/1997/030 on 14 Jul 1997, for corrosion on wiring harness connectors. The one launched after it was R/2001/078 on 10 Oct 2001, for headlights may fail unexpectedly. You can also see every Daihatsu recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/026, launched 19 June 2000. 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.