NHTSA Recall 03V010000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V010000; Date: Jan. 28, 2003
This condition could increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Nissan Diesel UD1800; 2003 Nissan Diesel UD2000; 2003 Nissan Diesel UD2300; 2003 UD Ud1800cs
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: Nissan Diesel America, Inc
Affected Units:: 175
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 5, 2003
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