Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 00V-125 · 1999–2000 Ud UD1800cs
NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC recall 00V-125 covers 719 1999–2000 Ud UD1800cs for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V125000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE FUEL FILTER SUPPORT BRACKET CAN CRACK AND BREAK DUE TO VIBRATION, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE FUEL FILTER TO SEPARATE AND LODGE ON TOP OF THE CHASSIS FRAME.
The risk
THE FUEL FILTER SUPPORT BRACKET COULD THEN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED FUEL BRACKET TO PREVENT CRACKING AND BREAKING DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2000.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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1998 to February 28, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.