Daihatsu Hijet Recall R/2003/074: Corrosion Of Fuel Tank May Lead To Fuel Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Nov 2003
- Launched
- 1,153
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2003/074
- DVSA reference
Daihatsu recalled Hijet vehicles. Corrosion of the top of the fuel tank may result in a fuel oil leak. The dealer will fit a new fuel tank. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Corrosion of the top of the fuel tank may result in a fuel oil leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CORROSION OF FUEL TANK MAY LEAD TO FUEL LEAK Defect: Corrosion of the top of the fuel tank may result in a fuel oil leak. Remedy: Fit a new fuel tank.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a fuel oil leak.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a new fuel tank.
Are You Affected?
Hijet may be included. Daihatsu estimates 1,153 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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/2003/074. 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/2003/073 | |
| HijetFuel tank may leak | Urgent | R/2000/026 | |
| 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/2003/073 on 24 Nov 2003, for corrosion of fuel tank may lead to fuel leak. The one launched after it was R/2005/054 on 16 Aug 2005, for front hub nuts may be incorrectly torqued and come loose. You can also see every Daihatsu recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/074, launched 24 November 2003. 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.