Electrical system: wiringRecall 95V-176 · Nissan Diesel and Ud vehicles
NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC recall 95V-176 covers 890 Nissan Diesel and Ud vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on September 15, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V176000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS PROTECTOR BEHIND THE BATTERY BOX CAN CHAFE OR RUB ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER FRAME RAIL FLANGE CAUSING POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THE WIRING HARNESS PROTECTOR AND EXPOSURE OR BREAKAGE OF THE WIRING.
The risk
FAILURE OF THE WIRING HARNESS CAN CAUSE LOSS OFELECTRICAL POWER TO VARIOUS VEHICLE COMPONENTS OR SYSTEMS, INCLUDING THE HEADLIGHTS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS. LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS DURING NIGHTTIME DRIVING OR LOSS OF WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTION DURING HEAVY RAIN CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PLASTIC FRICTION INSULATOR ON THE FRAME RAIL LOWER FLANGE BETWEEN THE FLANGE AND THE WIRING HARNESS PROTECTOR. IF THE PROTECTOR OR ANY OF THE WIRING HAS BEEN BROKEN, IT WILL BE REPAIRED.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS.NOTE: 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 1-214-756-5500. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The investigation behind this recall
- SQNHTSA