Vehicle recall 96V216000 · November 4, 1996
UD UD1800, UD UD2300 and 2 more models
The electrical wiring harness located to the right of the accelerator pedal and routed along the engine tunnel to the driver's seat base can chafe or rub by contact from the…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The electrical wiring harness located to the right of the accelerator pedal and routed along the engine tunnel to the driver's seat base can chafe or rub by contact from the driver's foot.
- Consequence
- This condition can cause wiring harness exposure or breakage of the wiring. This wiring breakage can cause loss of electrical power to various vehicle components or systems including the windshield wipers.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a double layered protective cover permanently on the wiring harness. If the harness or the wiring has been broken, it will be repaired.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin December 2, 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Nissan diesel at 1-972-756-5500.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V216000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 4, 1996
- Filed by
- NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC
- Owner notification
- December 6, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,933
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicles covered
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