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Ud UD1200 recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

3 owner complaints analyzed

6 distinct recall campaigns

85,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1998 to 2004 model years. Data updated: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1998
2
1999
4
2000
4
2001
1
2002
3
2003
2
2004
2
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19982
19994
20004
20011
20023
20032
20042

1998: 2; 1999: 4; 2000: 4; 2001: 1; 2002: 3; 2003: 2; 2004: 2

Year-by-year records

Ud UD1200 model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
199802Not available
199904+2
2000040
200101-3
200203+2
200312-1
2004220

Recall history

6 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

00V406000 · Tires:Sidewall

Reported: 2000-12-05 (December 5, 2000) · Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP TIRES, SIZE LT215/85R16. THESE TIRES ARE EXPERIENCING DEFLATION AS A RESULT OF STRESS SPLITS OR CRACKS OCCURRING FROM THE POINT OF ATTACHMENT OF THE SIDEWALL TO THE SQUARE BEAD WIRE BUNDLE, WITH RESULTING DAMAGE TO THE TIRE PLY.

Consequence: TIRE DEFLATION COULD OCCUR IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
99V209000 · Tires:Sidewall

Reported: 1999-08-04 (August 4, 1999) · Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP TIRES, SIZE LT215/85R16. THESE TIRES ARE EXPERIENCING DEFLATION AS A RESULT OF STRESS SPLITS OR CRACKS OCCURRING FROM THE POINT OF ATTACHMENT OF THE SIDEWALL TO THE SQUARE BEAD WIRE BUNDLE, WITH RESULTING DAMAGE TO THE TIRE PLY.

Consequence: TIRE DEFLATION COULD OCCUR IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
00V156000 · Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

Reported: 2000-06-05 (June 5, 2000) · Model years: 1999, 2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING GEAR BOX IS MOUNTED TO THE FRAME USING A COMBINATION OF TWO (2) MOUNTINGS BOLTS WITH NUTS AND TWO (2) MOUNTING STUDS. THE TWO MOUNTING BOLTS THREAD INTO MOUNTING NUTS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME. DURING VEHICLE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, RESIDUAL WELDING MATERIAL FROM THE WELDING OF AN ADJACENT BRACKET FOR THE ABS RELAY MAY HAVE ACCUMULATED IN THE TWO STEERING GEAR MOUNTING NUTS.

Consequence: THIS MAY HAVE RESULTED IN DECREASED TORQUE TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX MOUNTING BOLTS DURING ASSEMBLY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND INSPECT THE TWO MOUNTING BOLTS FOR THREAD DAMAGE. NEW MOUNTING BOLTS WILL BE INSTALLED. IF DAMAGE TO THE BOLT THREADS IS EVIDENT, NEW NUTS WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
05V262000 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables

Reported: 2005-06-02 (June 2, 2005) · Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

ON CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, THE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED INCORRECTLY DURING VEHICLE MANUFACTURING THAT COULD ALLOW THE BATTERY CABLE TO CONTACT THE EDGE OF THE REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BRACKET. DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION THE BATTERY CABLE CORRUGATED PROTECTIVE CONDUIT COULD BECOME WORN AWAY AND ALLOW SHORTING OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO THE FRAME.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: FOR MY 1999-2000 MODELS, DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REROUTE THE CABLE CORRECTLY TO THE SMOOTH SIDE OF THE REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BRACKET AND SECURE IT TO THE CHASSIS WIRING HARNESS AS DESIGNED OR WILL HAVE THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE REPLACED. FOR MY 2001-2002, DEALERS WILL SECURE THE BATTERY CABLE TO THE ADJACENT CHASSIS WIRING HARNESS WITH A PLASTIC TIE STRAP TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE CABLE OR IF THE CORRUGATED PROTECTIVE CONDUIT WORN THROUGH NEAR THE REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BRACKET OR THE THIRD FRAME CROSS MEMBER SUPPORT WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN DIESEL AT 972-756-5500.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
03V224000 · Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Reported: 2003-06-16 (June 16, 2003) · Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004

ON CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT MAY HAVE THE INCORRECT SEAT BELT ANCHOR INSTALLED.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT FRAME/ANCHOR, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 20, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN DIESEL AT 1-972-756-5500.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
05V261000 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables

Reported: 2005-06-02 (June 2, 2005) · Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004

CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS MAY HAVE HAD THE OUTER CORRUGATED PROTECTIVE CONDUIT FOR THE BATTERY CABLE WORN THROUGH AT THE REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BRACKET AND THE BATTERY CABLE MAY RUB AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE THIRD FRAME CROSS MEMBER SUPPORT AND ALLOW THE BATTERY CABLE TO SHORT AGAINST THE FRAME.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BATTERY CABLE WITH A REDESIGNED CABLE THAT WILL PREVENT MOVEMENT OF THE CABLE INSIDE THE CORRUGATED PROTECTIVE CONDUIT AND A PROTECTIVE EDGE GUARD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE LOWER EDGE OF THE THIRD CHASSIS FRAME ACROSS MEMBER SUPPORT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA AT 972-756-5500.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

3 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

33.3%Usable mileage1 / 3 records
100.0%Valid incident date3 / 3 records
100.0%Valid filing date3 / 3 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates3 / 3 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component1998199920002001200220032004
Engine And Engine Cooling
0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

150.0%
ODI 10116434

OIL CHANGES, LL IF NOT MOST NISSAN CAR/TRUCKS OIL FILTER. WHEN CHANGED DRIP ON TO (PUT ON, DRIP ON) FRAME SUPPORT. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD, AND AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM. PLEASE SUBMIT THIS TO U.S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) .*AK

Look up ODI 10116434 at NHTSA ↗

Latches/Locks/Linkages
0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

150.0%
ODI 10036931

DURING A TEST DRIVE OF THE VERY NEW NISSAN 350 ROADSTER (CONVERTIBLE), I NOTICED A LONG BOLT ON THE CONVERTIBLE FRAME THAT SITS RIGHT ABOVE THE DRIVERS HEAD. THE SAME IS TRUE ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE. I DONT SEE HOW THE SIDE AIR BAGS WOULD HELP. I LOVE THE CAR BUT THAT BOLT CONCERNED ME. HAVE YOU LOOKED INTO IT AND DO YOU HAVE ANY THOUGHTS TO SHARE WITH ME? THANKS NICK MORENO. *AK

Look up ODI 10036931 at NHTSA ↗

Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

1100.0%
ODI 10169397 · 85,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING SERVICE WORK PERFORMED, THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THE FRAME WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A CRACK BEHIND THE CAB ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.

Look up ODI 10169397 at NHTSA ↗

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody ShieldsToo few reports for a range85,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10169397 · 85,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING SERVICE WORK PERFORMED, THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THE FRAME WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A CRACK BEHIND THE CAB ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.

Look up ODI 10169397 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 21 reports

2003: 0 complaints · 2004: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2003000
2004011
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2003100
2004101

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentEngine And Engine CoolingLatches/Locks/LinkagesStructure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
Engine And Engine Cooling—00
Latches/Locks/Linkages0—0
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields00—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

0 patterns with matching reports.

No narratives match the published patterns.