Daihatsu Hijet Recall R/2005/054: Front Hub Nuts May Be Incorrectly Torqued And Come Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 16 Aug 2005
- Launched
- 7,643
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2005/054
- DVSA reference
Daihatsu recalled Hijet vehicles. Improper torque control has led to the possibility that the front hub nuts could become loose and cause vibration. The dealer will additionally any worn or damaged components will be changed. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Improper torque control has led to the possibility that the front hub nuts could become loose and cause vibration.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT HUB NUTS MAY BE INCORRECTLY TORQUED AND COME LOOSE. Defect: Improper torque control has led to the possibility that the front hub nuts could become loose and cause vibration. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the hub nut torque. Additionally any worn or damaged components will be changed.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front hub nuts may be incorrectly torqued and come loose.
The Fix
The dealer will additionally any worn or damaged components will be changed.
Are You Affected?
Hijet may be included. Daihatsu estimates 7,643 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/2005/054. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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/2003/074 on 24 Nov 2003, for corrosion of fuel tank may lead to fuel leak. The one launched after it was R/2007/069 on 12 Nov 2007, for propshaft may detach. You can also see every Daihatsu recall and all recalls launched in 2005.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/054, launched 16 August 2005. 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.