Nissan Diesel Recall 88V151000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
NHTSA recall 88V151000 · announced September 16, 1988 · filed by Fontaine Modification Co. · 29 units affected
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.
What to do
INSTALL CORRECT FITTINGS AS NECESSARY.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES/AIR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MODIFICATION OF UD TRUCK, NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC., BYFONTAINE MODIFICATION/COMPONENTS COMPANY.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.