2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Posted on: 2010-01-07
Description
Nissan diesel is recalling certain model year 1999-2010 ud3300 vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. The brake actuation and release timing of the air brake system on these vehicles may not perform correctly.
Consequence
Operation of a vehicle with incorrect air brake apply/release timing may result in reduced braking performance without warning to the vehicle operator, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
The air brake line will be modified. Dealers will inspect and repair vehicles at no charge. The safety recall for owners of 2008 through 2010 ud3300 vehicles began on august 20, 2010. Notification to owners of the 1999 through 2007 ud3300 vehicles is expected to begin at the end of january 2011. Owners may contact nissan diesel at 1-972-756-5500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Posted on: 2010-01-08
Description
Nissan diesel is recalling certain model year 1999-2010 ud3300 vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. These vehicles have insufficient air tank reserve capacity and may result in insufficient air supply to properly operate the brakes during repetitive brake applications.
Consequence
This may result in reduced braking performance which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning to the vehicle operator.
Corrective Action
The air reservoir tank's volume will be increased to meet fmvss 121 requirements. Owners will be asked to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the remedy performed free of charge. The safety recall for owners of 2008 through 2010 ud3300 vehicles began on august 20, 2010. Notification to owners of the 1999 through 2007 ud3300 vehicles is expected to begin at the end of january 2011. Owners may contact nissan diesel at 972-756-5500.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .