Recall 03V010000: 2003 UD UD1800

Report received

Jan 28, 2003

Manufacturer

Nissan diesel america, inc

Potentially affected

175vehicles

Model years

2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain medium duty trucks, the drive shaft connecting the transmission to the rear differential is comprised of two or three individual sub-sections bolted together. One end of each individual sub-section contains a flange yoke supporting a universal joint. The flange yoke on one or more individual sub-sections could develop a crack in the shoulder supporting the universal joint.

Possible consequence

This condition could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the drive shaft sub-section. Owner notification began may 5, 2003. 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 UD UD18000 complaints