Defect Description For Recall
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.” These Vehicles Have Insufficient Air Tank Reserve Capacity And May Result In Insufficient Air Supply To Properly Operate The Brakes During Repetitive Brake Applications.
Make Of Vehicle
UD
Model Of Vehicle
UD3300
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
10V006000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve
Effect Of Defect
This May Result In Reduced Braking Performance Which Could Result In A Vehicle Crash Without Prior Warning To The Vehicle Operator.
Fix Defect
The Air Reservoir Tank’S Volume Will Be Increased To Meet Fmvss 121 Requirements. Owners Will Be Asked To Bring Their Vehicles To A Dealer To Have The Remedy Performed Free Of 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 972-756-5500.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nissan Diesel America, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19990101
End Of Manufacture
20091002
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1004
Date Owners Notified
20100820
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
UD Trucks Corporation
Date Report Received
20100108
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121