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2003 Nissan Diesel UD1800, Nissan Diesel UD2000 and others recall: driveshaft

Nissan Diesel America, Inc reported this safety recall on January 28, 2003. It covers about 175 vehicles.

vehicles affected
175
reported
Jan 28, 2003
owners notified
May 5, 2003

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 03V010000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 03V010000

Is there a recall on the 2003 Nissan Diesel UD1800, Nissan Diesel UD2000 and others driveshaft?

Yes. Recall 03V010000, reported on January 28, 2003, covers about 175 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V010000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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