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SevereNHTSA·10V005000·Announced 2010-01-01

Nissan Diesel Recalls UD3300 Trucks for Air Brake Timing Defect

Nissan Diesel America is recalling 1999-2010 UD3300 trucks because air brake timing may not perform correctly, potentially reducing braking performance without warning.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the air brake system that could result in a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Nissan Diesel America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 1999-2010 UD3300 vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems." The defect involves the brake actuation and release timing of the air brake system, which may not perform correctly.

Operation of a vehicle with incorrect air brake apply/release timing may result in reduced braking performance without warning to the vehicle operator. This condition could result in a vehicle crash.

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. Dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles at no charge by modifying the air brake line. Owners may contact Nissan Diesel at 1-972-756-5500 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
UD UD3300
Brand
UD
Manufacturer
NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1,004

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • UD3300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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