2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2000-05-05
Description
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks. The diesel engine fuel supply hose from the fuel filter to the top of the fuel injection pump is incorrectly routed.
Consequence
This condition could allow the hose to come in contact with the engine block, causing the hose to wear out.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the existing diesel fuel hose with a redesigned fuel hose that has a different shape from the existing fuel hose. Due to the design change and routing change of the redesigned fuel hose, the engine electrical harness connector bracket and the ficd valve bracket will require replacement with redesigned brackets. This will provide additional clearance between these brackets and the redesigned fuel hose.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during may 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan diesel at 1-972-756-5500. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2000-05-05
Description
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks. The fuel filter support bracket can crack and break due to vibration, which could allow the fuel filter to separate and lodge on top of the chassis frame.
Consequence
The fuel filter support bracket could then come in contact with the engine assembly.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fuel filter bracket with a redesigned fuel bracket to prevent cracking and breaking during normal vehicle operation.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during may 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan diesel at 1-972-756-5500. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).