Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 88V-151 · 1988 Nissan Diesel UD Truck
FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. recall 88V-151 covers 29 1988 Nissan Diesel UD Truck for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on September 16, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V151000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
IN ADDING AN AIR TRACTOR PACKAGE TO THE STANDARD AIR OVER HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM A MIX OF PIPE FITTINGS WAS MADE WHICH WERE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE PIPE THREADS ON THE VEHICLES AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN AIR LEAKS IN THE BRAKESYSTEM AND REDUCE THE BRAKING ABILITY.
The fix
INSTALL CORRECT FITTINGS AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: BRAKES/AIR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MODIFICATION OF UD TRUCK, NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC., BYFONTAINE MODIFICATION/COMPONENTS COMPANY.
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, 1988 to September 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.