Hino · Canada · Crit
Hino FB4JH, FB4JG +1 more: Fuel System
Affects Hino FB4JH, FB4JG, FB4JE · 1998 — about 397 vehicles.
The hazard
THE PRESSING PROCEDURE USED TO FORGE THE ROLLED FLANGE SEAM OF THE SECONDARY FUEL FILTER CAUSES LOCAL STRESSES LEADING TO CRACKING ALONG THE SEAM WITH SUBSEQUENT FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. CORRECTION: FUEL FILTERS WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational