Daihatsu Fourtrak, Sportrak Recall R/2010/006: Possible Fire Risk, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Jun 2010
- Launched
- 12,988
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2010/006
- DVSA reference
Daihatsu recalled Fourtrak, Sportrak vehicles built between 1 January 1985 and 31 December 2000. A check valve within the fuel evaporative control system may develop a crack from long term use. The dealer will replace the subject check valve. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A check valve within the fuel evaporative control system may develop a crack from long term use. In the worst case leakage of fuel evaporative gas vapour into the vehicle interior may occur resulting in the potential of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FIRE RISK Defect: It has been identified that a check valve within the fuel evaporative control system may develop a crack from long term use. In the worst case leakage of fuel evaporative gas vapour into the vehicle interior may occur resulting in the potential of fire in the presence of an ignition source. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject check valve replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the potential of fire in the presence of an ignition source.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the subject check valve.
Are You Affected?
Fourtrak, Sportrak built between 1 January 1985 and 31 December 2000 may be included. Daihatsu estimates 12,988 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/2010/006. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran MoveAir bag may deploy without warning | Urgent | R/2012/137 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 10 Daihatsu recalls in DVSA’s data. The Daihatsu recall launched before it was R/2007/069 on 12 Nov 2007, for propshaft may detach. The one launched after it was R/2012/137 on 30 Jan 2013, for air bag may deploy without warning. You can also see every Daihatsu recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/006, launched 9 June 2010. 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.