Hino 500 Series Recalls

2018–2024 Hino 500 Series FC2A, FD2A, FE2A

In the affected models, due to variations in wiring harness routing, there is a possibility that the wiring harness insulation may wear due to contact with the engine and chassis.

2018–2024 Hino 500 Series FD, FE

Due to a manufacturing defect, the chassis wiring harness may come in contact with the engine side cover, engine side cover bracket or cabin arch. As a result, the wiring could become damaged and cause a short circuit. In a worst-case scenario, this may result in a vehicle fire.

2018–2019 Hino 500 Series AMT

The starter Emergency Control Switches enables the vehicle to be started whilst in gear. In the event of an Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) malfunction, using these switches when starting the vehicle could cause unintended movement of the vehicle. The vehicles are not compliant with the Australian Design Rule 42/04 7.2.1- Standard Controls for Automatic Transmission-Starter Interlock.

2011–2017 Hino 500 SERIES

The Automatic Clutch Unit (ACU) has two motors that operate the clutch. An ACU motor may not operate correctly, if wear occurs on the internal brush. If one motor fails, the other can compensate for this and continue to operate the clutch system. In this situation the ACU may not function correctly, due to the ACU control software being unable to account for changes, to the ACU motors operating characteristics.

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The automatic transmission output flange may develop wear due to torque fluctuation of the engine and as a result of frequent acceleration and deceleration.

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The incorrect oil pan has been installed on a number of FT8J vehicles. There is a possibility that the front propeller shaft may interfere with the oil pan when the suspension is compressed causing damage to the oil pan.