NHTSA Recall 05V341000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V341000; Date: Jul. 28, 2005
The exhaust brake and muffler assembly could separate from the exhaust pipe and be discharged from under the vehicle in the event that the exhaust pipe cracks completely through while driving. This could occur without warning and potentially cause a crash or impede other vehicles on the highway.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 UD UD1800; 2006 UD UD1800; 2005 UD UD2000; 2006 UD UD2000; 2005 UD UD2300; 2006 UD UD2300; 2005 UD UD2600; 2006 UD UD2600; 2005 UD UD3300; 2006 UD UD3300
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
Manufactured by: Nissan Diesel America, Inc
Affected Units:: 2,018
Recall Summary:
On certain medium duty trucks, the exhaust pipe may break at the exhaust brake mounting flange.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the exhaust pipe on the affected vehicles. The recall began on October 28, 2005. Owners may contact Nissan diesel at 1-972-756-5500.
Recall Notes:
Customers 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 28, 2005
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