Vehicle recall 03V029000 · January 30, 2003
Nissan Diesel UD1800, UD2000 and 1 more model
On certain medium duty trucks, a steering coupler shaft is utilized between the steering column assembly and the steering gear box assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- All vehicles were still in dealer inventory and have been repaired.
- 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
- 03V029000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 30, 2003
- Filed by
- NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC
- Owner notification
- January 30, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 28
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
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
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