Hino 500 Series Recalls
6 recalls affecting the Hino 500 Series (0–2024).
6
Active recalls
0
Resolved recalls
6
Total recalls
What this means for Hino 500 Series owners
6 of 6 notices for this model are active and 0 are resolved. The most recent notice was published 28 Apr 2025. Each notice below carries the exact hazard, remedy and supplier contact details.
Safety-recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall. If a notice below covers your vehicle, contact that supplier.
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All 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.
Heavy Vehicle
28 Apr 2025
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.
Heavy Vehicle
8 Aug 2024
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.
Heavy Vehicle
15 Sept 2022
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.
Heavy Vehicle
13 Dec 2018
0 Hino 500 SERIES
The automatic transmission output flange may develop wear due to torque fluctuation of the engine and as a result of frequent acceleration and deceleration.
Heavy Vehicle
3 Oct 2017
0 Hino 500 Series
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.
Heavy Vehicle
19 Oct 2009
Hino 500 Series recall questions
How do I check if my Hino 500 Series has a recall?
Browse the recall notices listed on this page - each shows the model years affected. For an instant answer on a specific vehicle, paste its VIN into the RecallAU search; it checks your car against every published Australian recall list in one go.
Is the recall check free?
Yes. RecallAU is free to use, and so are the repairs - under Australian law, repairs carried out as part of a vehicle safety recall are provided free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall.
What do I do if my Hino 500 Series is recalled?
Open the matching recall below to read the hazard and remedy, then contact the supplier named on the notice. The supplier arranges and pays for the repair. Registering your vehicle on RecallAU gets you an email alert if a new recall is published for it.
Buying a used Hino 500 Series - what should I check?
Check this page for outstanding recalls across the model years you are considering, then run the specific vehicle's VIN through the search page before you buy. An unrepaired safety recall is a repair bill you inherit.
Recall facts on this page reference the official notices published by suppliers on vehiclerecalls.gov.au, linked from each recall above. RecallAU is an independent service and not a government website.