Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufacturer
- HINO DIESEL TRUCKS(USA)
- Vehicles affected
- 623
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1998-01-26
- Owners notified
- 1998-02-09
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
THIS DAMAGED FUEL FILTER CAN CRACK AND RESULT IN A DIESEL FUEL LEAK.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER ON THESE VEHICLES.