Recall 10V005000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE Defect in 1999-2010 UD UD3300
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,004 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 10V005000 |
| Manufacturer | NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,004 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 08V617000 | 2008 UD UD2600 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 549 | |
| 07V207000 | 2006 UD UD2600 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6,074 |