Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

88V151000

ManufacturerFONTAINE MODIFICATION CO.Reported1988-09-16Affected29 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

IN ADDING AN AIR TRACTOR PACKAGE TO THE STANDARD AIR OVER HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM A MIX OF PIPE FITTINGS WAS MADE WHICH WERE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE PIPE THREADS ON THE VEHICLES AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.

Risk

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN AIR LEAKS IN THE BRAKESYSTEM AND REDUCE THE BRAKING ABILITY.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL CORRECT FITTINGS AS NECESSARY.

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Affected vehicles

1 entry

  • Nissan Diesel