Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum
NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1999-02-02.
Recall campaignNHTSA 99V019000
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum
Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum
Manufacturer
NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
34
Reported to NHTSA
1999-02-02
Owners notified
1999-02-10
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. A SMALL SEAL BOOT IN THE SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKE SYSTEM LOCATED ON THE RIGHT REAR SLACK ADJUSTER MAY HAVE BEEN TORN IN THE MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
Safety risk
BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAL BOOTS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 10, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN DIESEL AT 1-972-756-5500.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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