2005 Ud UD3300
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2005 Ud UD3300. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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).
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 and remedy
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.
On certain medium duty trucks, the exhaust pipe may break at the exhaust brake mounting flange.
Risk and remedy
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10032992Nissan: xenon head lamp service. A xenon headlamp IS not functioning because of an issue inside the headlamp assembly (an internal issue). In most cases, replacement of a bulb or hid control unit will solve the incident. This includes all models with xenon head lamps. No models listed.
- 10032506Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service manuals (esm; when installing the new valve, do not add any lube to its o ring; for frontier (D40 series) only, install the protector listed in parts information. Includes 2005-09 frontier. Updated 12/8/10.
- 10032306Nissan: exterior lamp fogging. Occasionally water IS noticed in the exterior lamps. This IS generally not due to a defect. All current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). This IS necessary to allow for expansion and contraction of air from temperature variations (warmer or colder) without damage to the lamp. Moisture in the air sometimes travels into and out of the lamp assembly through these vents. Certain environmental conditions may cause moisture to condense. The fogging/cloudiness should disappear over time when the lamp IS in a dry environment. No models listed. Updated 5/7/10. Updated 12/9/13.
- 10031305Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. Updated on 08-11-2011.
- 10030165Nissan: the 12 volt battery IS an important part of the vehicle electrical system and IS required to stay connected when the engine IS running. To prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. No model years listed.
- 10024361Nissan diesel america, inc. - fuel supply pump suction control valve replacement.
- 10019300Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code u1000 or u1010 stored in engine control unit.
- 10018817Clutch release sleeve and wear indicator replacement - engineering upgrade program v.
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