The worst 2005 Ud UD3300 problems
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Recalls 5
Service brakes, air: supply: check valve
- What is wrong
- Nissan diesel is recalling certain model year 1999-2010 ud3300 vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." these vehicles have insufficient air tank reserve capacity and may result in insufficient air supply to properly operate the brakes during repetitive brake applications.
- Risk
- This may result in reduced braking performance which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning to the vehicle operator.
- Remedy
- The air reservoir tank's volume will be increased to meet fmvss 121 requirements. Owners will be asked to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the remedy performed free of charge. The safety recall for owners of 2008 through 2010 ud3300 vehicles began on august 20, 2010. Notification to owners of the 1999 through 2007 ud3300 vehicles is expected to begin at the end of january 2011 . Owners may contact nissan diesel at 972‑756‑5500.
Recall number 10V006000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valve
- What is wrong
- Nissan diesel is recalling certain model year 1999-2010 ud3300 vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the brake actuation and release timing of the air brake system on these vehicles may not perform correctly.
- Risk
- Operation of a vehicle with incorrect air brake apply/release timing may result in reduced braking performance without warning to the vehicle operator, which could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- The air brake line will be modified. Dealers will inspect and repair vehicles at no charge. The safety recall for owners of 2008 through 2010 ud3300 vehicles began on august 20, 2010. Notification to owners of the 1999 through 2007 ud3300 vehicles is expected to begin at the end of january 2011. Owners may contact nissan diesel at 1‑972‑756‑5500.
Recall number 10V005000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 august 24, 2007. Owners may contact nissan diesel at 972‑756‑5523. Note: this recall will supersede nissan diesel's previous campaign (please see 06v159).
Recall number 07V207000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 06V159000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
- What is wrong
- On certain medium duty trucks, the exhaust pipe may break at the exhaust brake mounting flange.
- Risk
- The exhaust brake and muffler assembly could separate from the exhaust pipe and be discharged from under the vehicle in the event that the exhaust pipe cracks completely through while driving. This could occur without warning and potentially cause a crash or impede other vehicles on the highway.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the exhaust pipe on the affected vehicles. The recall began on october 28, 2005. Owners may contact nissan diesel at 1‑972‑756‑5500.
Recall number 05V341000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Ud UD3300 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Nissan: exterior lamp fogging. occasionally water is noticed in the exterior lamps. this is generally not...
- Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. kb
- Nissan: vent control valve replacement. when replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason:...
- Nissan: xenon head lamp service. a xenon headlamp is not functioning because of an issue inside the...
- Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay...
- Nissan diesel america, inc. - fuel supply pump suction control valve replacement. nj
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code U1000 or U1010 stored in engine control unit. ak
- Clutch release sleeve and wear indicator replacement - engineering upgrade program v. tt
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Is the 2005 Ud UD3300 reliable?
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How many recalls does the 2005 Ud UD3300 have?
5 recalls, covering service brakes, air and engine and engine cooling.
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