Nissan Diesel Recalls Certain 2007-2008 UD3300 Vehicles

December 25, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     NISSAN DIESEL / UD3300     2007-2008
Manufacturer: NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC Mfr’s Report Date: DEC 15, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V487000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 73
Summary: NISSAN DIESEL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 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.
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 972-756-5500.
Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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