THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR WAS NOT PROPERLY PURGED OF ALL AIR DURING THE FILL
— Recall Campaign #95V028000
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR WAS NOT PROPERLY PURGED OF ALL AIR DURING THE FILL AND EVACUATION PROCESS CAUSING AIR BUBBLES TO GET INTO THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 950 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
95V028000
| Manufacturer: | Nissan North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 01, 1995 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 95V028000 |
| Units affected: | 950 |
- Description:
- THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR WAS NOT PROPERLY PURGED OF ALL AIR DURING THE FILL AND EVACUATION PROCESS CAUSING AIR BUBBLES TO GET INTO THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND STOPPING DISTANCES.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL BLEED THE ABS HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR TO REMOVE ANY AIR BUBBLES IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; ANTI-SKID.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.