Nissan Motor () Note: Wheels May Lock If ABS Is Activated
Recall Summary Nissan is recalling 197 vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Actuator Control Unit. Contamination inside the unit can cause the ABS to malfunction, potentially resulting in wheel lock and loss of vehicle control when the ABS activates under certain driving conditions. Affected vehicle owners should have their ABS control unit inspected and replaced if necessary.
- Recalling firm
- Nissan Motor (GB) Limited
- Product
- Vehicles: Nissan Motor () NOTE. Units affected: 197
- Reason
- It has been identified that due to a manufacturing issue the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Actuator Control Unit may have contamination within it. When in use the contamination particle can migrate within the ABS unit and become trapped in a valve. In this condition the ABS may not operate as per design intent in the worst case when the ABS is activated under certain unusual driving conditions the customer may experience wheel lock and the vehicle�s dynamic behaviour would be adversely affected. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the ABS control unit and where necessary...
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-12-19
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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