2018–2019 Hino 500
- Affected
- 1,140
- Category
- Trucks and buses
- Campaign
- AAG40
- Supplier
- Hino Motor Sales Australia
The defect
The differential pressure pipe in the diesel particulate reduction system's (DPR) may be improperly fixed. This pressure pipe detects DPR blockage and may be cracked on the fixing point by thermal expansion and shrinkage.
The hazard
Exhaust gas may leak, the DPR indicator light may not work properly and vehicle performance may be reduced. In the worst case, the DPR system could be damaged.
The remedy
Hino is writing to all affected owners to inform them of the recall. Owners should contact an authorised Hino dealer to arrange to have the DPR differential pressure pipe inspected and replaced if required.For further information, owners can contact the Hino Care Centre on 1300 014 466 or find their local Hino dealership at https://www.hino.com.au/dealer
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 1,140 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Hino Motor Sales Australia to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Website:
- https://www.hino.com.au/
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.