Recall 03E036000: Power Train, Automatic Transmission, Cooling Unit And Lines

NHTSA recall 03E036000 · announced June 11, 2003 · Ud · 17 units affected

The problem

AUTOMOBILE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1, 2003, AND MAY 20, 2003. THESE OIL COOLER ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT FLARE FITTING ON ONE END OF THE HOSE. THE INCORRECT FLARE FITTING MAY CRACK AND LEAK TRANSMISSION FLUID.

The risk

IF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WERE TO LEAK OUT, THE VEHICLE MAY STALL, POSSIBLY PUTTING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AT RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

NISSAN DIESEL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. NOTIFICATION TO CUSTOMERS BEGAN AUGUST 4, 2003.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.