NHTSA recall 05V341000
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Ud UD1800 and 4 more
Reported Jul 28, 20052,018 vehicles affectedNISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INCBuilt Feb 1, 2004 – May 30, 2005
The defect
On certain medium duty trucks, the exhaust pipe may break at the exhaust brake mounting flange.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.