Vehicle recall 03V010000 · January 28, 2003
Nissan Diesel UD1800, UD UD1800CS and 2 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V010000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 28, 2003
- Filed by
- NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC
- Owner notification
- May 5, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 175
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nissan Diesel UD1800 (2003): 2003
- Nissan Diesel UD2000 (2003): 2003
- Nissan Diesel UD2300 (2003): 2003
- UD UD1800CS (2003): 2003
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