NHTSA Recall 99V019000
Filed by UD Trucks Corporation. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1999-02-02. An estimated 34 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
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).