UD Trucks Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by UD Trucks Corporation in 2003. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 16, 2003

(Campaign #: SC-224)

NISSAN DIESEL/SEAT BELT

ON CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT MAY HAVE THE INCORRECT SEAT BELT ANCHOR INSTALLED.

NHTSA ID: 03V224000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 1,661

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT FRAME/ANCHOR, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 20, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN DIESEL AT 1-972-756-5500.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 11, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NISSAN DIESEL/AFTERMARKET OIL COOLER HOSE

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.

NHTSA ID: 03E036000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 17

Consequence Summary:

IF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WERE TO LEAK OUT, THE VEHICLE MAY STALL, POSSIBLY PUTTING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AT RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

NISSAN DIESEL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. NOTIFICATION TO CUSTOMERS BEGAN AUGUST 4, 2003.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 30, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NISSAN DIESEL/STEERING COUPLER SHAFT

ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, A STEERING COUPLER SHAFT IS UTILIZED BETWEEN THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AND THE STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY. THIS COUPLER SHAFT HAS A FLEXIBLE YOKE WITH A PINCH BOLT CLAMP AT EACH END TO SECURE THE SHAFT TO EACH ASSEMBLY. THE FLEXIBLE YOKE ON THE END THAT ATTACHES TO THE GEARBOX COULD DEVELOP A CRACK NEAR THE PINCH BOLT CLAMP.

NHTSA ID: 03V029000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 28

Consequence Summary:

A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

ALL VEHICLES WERE STILL IN DEALER INVENTORY AND HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 28, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NISSAN DIESEL/DRIVE SHAFT

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.

NHTSA ID: 03V010000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 175

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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