Recall 09V337000 — STEERING Defect in 2007-2008 UD UD3300
RECALL This recall affects up to 94 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V337000 |
| Manufacturer | NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 94 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
NISSAN DIESEL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 UD3300 VEHICLES THAT WERE MODIFIED BY INSTALLING DUAL STEERING CONTROLS FOR USE AS STREET SWEEPERS. THE RIGHT SIDE STEERING DRAG LINK MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Safety Consequence
INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE RIGHT SIDE STEERING DRAG LINK AND/OR IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE STEERING STOPS COULD ALLOW THE TIRE TO CONTACT THE RIGHT SIDE STEERING DRAG LINK DURING A FULL LEFT TURN. CONTINUED OPERATION WITH THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE CONTACTING THE RIGHT SIDE STEERING DRAG LINK MAY RESULT IN STRUCTURAL WEAKENING AND BENDING OF THE DRAG LINK. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND/OR CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING TO THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REINSTALL THE RIGHT SIDE STEERING DRAG LINK AND THE STEERING STOP ADJUSTMENT WILL BE ADJUSTED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 12, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN DIESEL AT 972-756-5500.
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| 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 | |
| 09V111000 | 2008 UD UD3300 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 10 | |
| 08V617000 | 2008 UD UD2600 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 549 | |
| 07V207000 | 2006 UD UD2600 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6,074 |