2008 UD UD3300 RECALL - #10V005000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : QUICK RELEASE VALVE
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.
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| Vehicle |
2008 UD UD3300 |
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| Manufacturer |
NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1999 - 10/2/2009 |
| Recalled on |
1/7/2010 |
| Influenced by |
NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
8/20/2010 |
| # Affected |
1,004 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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 . |
| See also |
2008 UD UD3300 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2008 UD UD3300 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2008 UD UD3300 Recall for STEERING
2008 UD UD3300 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, QUICK RELEASE VALVE
2008 UD UD3300 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2008 UD UD3300 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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