NHTSA Recall 08V617000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V617000; Date: Nov. 24, 2008
Continued operation with a cracked drive coupler could result in the coupler becoming broken and causing the engine to stall and not restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 UD UD1800; 2008 UD UD2000; 2008 UD UD2300; 2008 UD UD2600; 2008 UD UD3300
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Nissan Diesel America, Inc
Affected Units:: 549
Recall Summary:
Nissan diesel is recalling 549 my 2008 ud1800, ud2000, ud2300, ud2600, and ud3300 medium duty trucks. A failure of the fuel injection pump drive coupler can occur. The bottom corner of the notched drive surface was improperly machined. With increased fuel pump pressure, the required turning torque on the drive coupler increased. The increased turning torque could crack the coupler at the bottom corner without warning under normal vehicle operation.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the fuel injection pump drive coupler. The recall began on January 19, 2009. Owners may contact Nissan diesel at 1-972-756-5500.
Recall Notes:
Customers may 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: Jan 19, 2009
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