Vehicle recall 06V159000 · May 10, 2006

UD UD1800, UD2000 and 3 more models

On certain trucks equipped with bando belt tensioner, corrosion or rust may develop on the tensioner spindle or bushing causing the auto tensioner to become stiff or bind.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain trucks equipped with bando belt tensioner, corrosion or rust may develop on the tensioner spindle or bushing causing the auto tensioner to become stiff or bind. This can cause the drive belt to suddenly come off, or the auto tensioner mounting bolts could suddenly break.
Consequence: If the drive belt comes off, the alternator warning lamp will illuminate. If the warning is ignored, this condition could ultimately result in a loss of vehicle power (engine stall) increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the auto tensioner, install upgraded mounting bolts, and replace the accessory drive belt free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2006. Owners may contact Nissan diesel at 972-756-5523. Note: this recall has been superseded by 07V207.
Notes: Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 06V159000
Reported to NHTSA: May 10, 2006
Filed by: NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC
Owner notification: June 23, 2006
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,814
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling

Recall 06V159000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

UD UD1800 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
UD UD2000 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
UD UD2300 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
UD UD2600 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
UD UD3300 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005

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