Ud Trucks Corporation | NHTSA Recall #08V617000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V617000 by Ud Trucks Corporation. Includes 549 affected units, FUEL INJECTION PUMP DRIVE COUPLER, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V617000

Manufacturer: Ud Trucks Corporation

Report Received Date: 2008-11-24T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel injection pump drive coupler

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 549

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-sqv6~wmm5~yqmu

NHTSA ID: 08V617000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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