Daihatsu Hijet Recall R/2007/069: Propshaft May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Nov 2007
- Launched
- 1,605
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/069
- DVSA reference
Daihatsu recalled Hijet vehicles built between 1 June 1998 and 31 December 2004. Failure of the propshaft universal joint may occur which can cause the propshaft to detach. The dealer will fit recalled vehicles with a quality assured propshaft. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Failure of the propshaft universal joint may occur which can cause the propshaft to detach. On van versions the propshaft may contact the fuel tank and or the fuel lines.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PROPSHAFT MAY DETACH Defect: It has been identified that failure of the propshaft universal joint may occur which can cause the propshaft to detach. On van versions the propshaft may contact the fuel tank and or the fuel lines. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a quality assured propshaft.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the propshaft to detach.
The Fix
The dealer will fit recalled vehicles with a quality assured propshaft.
Are You Affected?
Hijet built between 1 June 1998 and 31 December 2004 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/2007/069. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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/2005/054 on 16 Aug 2005, for front hub nuts may be incorrectly torqued and come loose. The one launched after it was R/2010/006 on 9 Jun 2010, for possible fire risk. You can also see every Daihatsu recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/069, launched 12 November 2007. 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.