The problem
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." The brake actuation and release timing of the air brake system on these vehicles may not perform correctly.
The risk
Operation of a vehicle with incorrect air brake apply/release timing may result in reduced braking performance without warning to the vehicle operator, which could result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
The air brake line will be modified. Dealers will inspect and repair vehicles at no 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 1-972-756-5500.
Contacts
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized UD dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 10V005000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.