Recall 86V017000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE Defect in 1985-1986 NISSAN DIESEL CPB12

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RECALL This recall affects up to 196 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 86V017000
Manufacturer NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC
Vehicles Affected 196
Component SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

THE RUBBER VALVE WHICH FITS INTO THE AIR BOOSTER MAY CRACK WHEN THE PRESSURE BECOMES TOO HIGH, ALLOWING THE BRAKE FLUID TO FLOW INTO AIR BOOSTER CAUSING THE RUBBER VALVE TO BE CAUGHT BETWEEN THE RUBBER STEM AND THE PISTON. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF CRACK EXPANDS AND RUBBER VALVE BREAKS, THE REAR BRAKE WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION. FRONT BRAKE WOULD RETAIN ITS USUAL CONDITIONS, HOWEVER THE STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD INCREASE AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BOOSTER.

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