Recall 99V-209: 1998–2000 UD UD1200, 1998–2000 UD UD1400

NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC recall for tires, reported to NHTSA on Aug 4, 1999, covering about 2,215 vehicles.

NHTSA number
99V-209
Report date
Aug 4, 1999
Vehicles affected
2,215
Owners notified
Aug 30, 1999

The problem

Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with dunlop tires, size lt215/85r16. These tires are experiencing deflation as a result of stress splits or cracks occurring from the point of attachment of the sidewall to the square bead wire bundle, with resulting damage to the tire ply.

The risk

Tire deflation could occur in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace these tires.

Notes

Owner notification began august 30, 1999.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 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerNISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC
ComponentTires › Sidewall
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number99V209000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
UD UD12001998, 1999, 2000All years
UD UD14001998, 1999, 2000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 99V-209?

Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with dunlop tires, size lt215/85r16. These tires are experiencing deflation as a result of stress splits or cracks occurring from the point of attachment of the sidewall to the square bead wire bundle, with resulting damage to the tire ply.

How is recall 99V-209 fixed?

Dealers will replace these tires.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.