HINO FB4JE 1998: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V014000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HINO | FB4JE | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-02-09 | 1998-01-26 | 1998-02-04 |
Production Dates: 1997-01-13 - 1997-11-28
Manufacturers Involved: HINO DIESEL TRUCKS(USA)
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 623
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 4 AND 5 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH J05C-TB DIESEL ENGINES. A FUEL FILTER WAS DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE FILTER ELEMENT.
THIS DAMAGED FUEL FILTER CAN CRACK AND RESULT IN A DIESEL FUEL LEAK.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER ON THESE VEHICLES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 9, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRUCKS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HINO DIESEL AT 1-914-365-1400.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
