NHTSA recall 03V010000
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Nissan Diesel UD1800 and 3 more
The defect
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.
The risk
This condition could increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.