RJ-0773-0

The aluminum air brake tank may crack on the surface due to improper heat processing. If this problem is left unattended, the cracks may progress and eventually reach to the inside, allowing the compressed air to leak, and in the worst case, braking efficiency would be reduced.

Case Number: 
RJ-0773-0

Make/model:

Issued: 
Wed, 2001-09-26
Component: 
brake
Affected: 
552
Correction: 
The aluminum air tank should be checked, and if it consists of two parts (as shown on the bottom left diagram), it should be replaced with the factory approved replacement unit.
Identification: 
white or yellow paint near the power distribution panel in the engine compartment
Vehicle: 
Make: 
Nissan Diesel
Type: 
KC-RM211GAN
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
RM211GAN-00003..RM211GAN-00669
Make: 
Nissan Diesel
Type: 
KC-RM250GAN
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
RM250GAN-00001..RM250GAN-00094
Make: 
Nissan Diesel
Type: 
KC-RP250FBN
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
RP250FBN-00001..RP250FBN-00112
Make: 
Nissan Diesel
Type: 
KC-UA4E0HAN
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
UA4E0HAN-00011..UA4E0HAN-00075
Make: 
Nissan Diesel
Type: 
KC-RA531MBN
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
RA531MBN-00001..RA531MBN-00205
Make: 
Nissan Diesel
Type: 
KC-RA531RBM
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
RA531RBM-00051..RA531RBM-00127
Make: 
Nissan Diesel
Type: 
KC-RA531RBN
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
RA531RBN-00004..RA531RBN-00204
Make: 
Nissan Diesel
Type: 
KC-RA550RBM
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
RA550RBM-00001
Make: 
Nissan Diesel
Type: 
KC-RA550RBN
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
RA550RBN-00003..RA550RBN-00069
Make: 
Nissan Diesel
Type: 
KC-RA550RBU
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
RA550RBU-00033..RA550RBU-00067
Make: 
Nissan Diesel
Type: 
KC-RD630UBN
Period: 
N/A
Frame / Chassis No: 
RD630UBN-00001..RD630UBN-00003
unique_id_feeds: 
135893