Recall 08V617000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Defect in 2008-2008 UD UD2600
RECALL This recall affects up to 549 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V617000 |
| Manufacturer | NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 549 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
NISSAN DIESEL IS RECALLING 549 MY 2008 UD1800, UD2000, UD2300, UD2600, AND UD3300 MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. A FAILURE OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP DRIVE COUPLER CAN OCCUR. THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE NOTCHED DRIVE SURFACE WAS IMPROPERLY MACHINED. WITH INCREASED FUEL PUMP PRESSURE, THE REQUIRED TURNING TORQUE ON THE DRIVE COUPLER INCREASED. THE INCREASED TURNING TORQUE COULD CRACK THE COUPLER AT THE BOTTOM CORNER WITHOUT WARNING UNDER NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION.
Safety Consequence
CONTINUED OPERATION WITH A CRACKED DRIVE COUPLER COULD RESULT IN THE COUPLER BECOMING BROKEN AND CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL AND NOT RESTART, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP DRIVE COUPLER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 19, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN DIESEL AT 1-972-756-5500.
Related Recalls for UD
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17E058000 | 2008 UD UD1800 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | |
| 13V053000 | 2013 UD UD2600 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 296 | |
| 12V252000 | 2008 UD UD3300 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 261 | |
| 11V177000 | 2011 UD UD3300 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 358 | |
| 10V005000 | 2007 UD UD3300 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE | 1,004 | |
| 10V006000 | 2007 UD UD3300 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | 1,004 | |
| 09V487000 | 2008 UD UD3300 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE | 73 | |
| 09V337000 | 2007 UD UD3300 | STEERING | 94 | |
| 09V111000 | 2008 UD UD3300 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 10 | |
| 07V207000 | 2006 UD UD2600 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6,074 |