NHTSA Recall 86V017000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V017000; Date: Jan. 4, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Nissan Diesel CPB12; 1986 Nissan Diesel CPB12
Component: Service Brakes, Air:controls:foot Control
Manufactured by: Nissan Diesel America, Inc
Affected Units:: 196
Recall Summary:
The rubber valve which fits into the air booster may crack when the pressure becomes too high, allowing the brake fluid to flow into air booster causing the rubber valve to be caught between the rubber stem and the piston. Consequence of defect: if crack expands and rubber valve breaks, the rear brake would no longer function. Front brake would retain its usual conditions, however the stopping distance would increase and could result in an accident.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the air booster.
Recall Notes:
System: hydraulic brake valve. Vehicle description: class 7 diesel trucks equipped with a dual line air over hydraulic system.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 4, 1986
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