Recall 09V487000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE Defect in 2007-2008 UD UD3300
RECALL This recall affects up to 73 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V487000 |
| Manufacturer | NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 73 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
NISSAN DIESEL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 UD3300 VEHICLES THAT WERE MODIFIED BY INSTALLING DUAL STEERING CONTROLS FOR USE AS STREET SWEEPERS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." BRAKE RECERTIFICATION WAS NOT PERFORMED ON THESE VEHICLES DURING MODIFICATION OF THE DUAL STEERING SYSTEM.
Safety Consequence
OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WITH INCORRECT AIR BRAKE APPLY/RELEASE TIMING MAY RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING TO THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN DIESEL AT 1-972-756-5500.
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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 | |
| 09V337000 | 2007 UD UD3300 | STEERING | 94 | |
| 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 |