9999 UD OIL COOLER HOSE Recall

Campaign:: 03E036000 on 06/25/2003
Component:: Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Manufactured:: 03/31/2003 - 05/19/2003
Affected:: 17
Defect:: Automobile transmission oil cooler assemblies manufactured between april 1, 2003, and may 20, 2003. these oil cooler assemblies were manufactured with an incorrect flare fitting on one end of the hose. the incorrect flare fitting may crack and leak transmission fluid.
Consequence:: If the transmission fluid were to leak out, the vehicle may stall, possibly putting the vehicle occupants at risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:: Nissan diesel will notify its customers and replace the hoses free of charge. notification to customers began august 4, 2003.
Notes:: Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).