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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V006📅 Jan 8, 2010

2000–2010 UD UD3300 recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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." these vehicles have insufficient air tank reserve capacity and may result in insufficient air supply to properly operate the brakes during repetitive brake applications.

💥 The risk

This may result in reduced braking performance which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning to the vehicle operator.

🔧 The fix

The air reservoir tank's volume will be increased to meet FMVSS 121 requirements. Owners will be asked to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the remedy performed free of 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 972-756-5500.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V006000
Manufacturer
NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC
Vehicles affected
1,004
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 20, 2010
Built
Jan 1, 1999 – Oct 2, 2009
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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 http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V006 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V006?

2000–2010 UD UD3300. 1,004 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized UD dealer to book the free repair.