| Make : NISSAN DIESEL | Model : UD TRUCK | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 19880201 - 19880901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V151000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19881005 | Date Received by ODI: 19880916 | Date Added to Database: 19880923 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 29 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
IN ADDING AN AIR TRACTOR PACKAGE TO THE STANDARD AIR OVER HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM A MIX OF PIPE FITTINGS WAS MADE WHICH WERE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE PIPE THREADS ON THE VEHICLES AIR BRAKE SYSTEM. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN AIR LEAKS IN THE BRAKESYSTEM AND REDUCE THE BRAKING ABILITY. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL CORRECT FITTINGS AS NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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