2008 Ud UD3300
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 2008 Ud UD3300. Newest first.
Ud trucks north america (ud trucks) IS recalling certain model year 2008-2010 ud 3300 trucks equipped with a dual steering system. modifications to the vehicles may have resulted in loss of isolation between the primary and secondary air brake systems. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the vehicle experiences an air leak in either the primary or the secondary system, the vehicle may experience a total loss of brakes, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Ud trucks will notify owners and will correct the air brake system of the affected vehicles. the recall began on july 12, 2012. owners may contact ud trucks at 1-336-393-2233.
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.
Nissan diesel IS recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 ud3300 vehicles that were modified by installing dual steering controls for use as street sweepers. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." brake recertification was not performed on these vehicles during…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Operation of a vehicle with incorrect air brake apply/release timing may result in reduced braking performance which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning to the vehicle operator.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin on or before february 15, 2010. owners may contact nissan diesel at 1-972-756-5500.
Nissan diesel IS recalling certain model year 2007-2008 ud3300 vehicles that were modified by installing dual steering controls for use as street sweepers. The right side steering drag link may have been installed incorrectly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Incorrect installation of the right side steering drag link and/or improper adjustment of the steering stops could allow the tire to contact the right side steering drag link during a full left turn. continued operation with the right front tire contacting the right side steering drag link may result in structural weakening and bending of the drag link. This could result in a loss of steering control and/or cause a vehicle crash without warning to the vehicle operator.
Remedy
Dealers will reinstall the right side steering drag link and the steering stop adjustment will be adjusted free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin on or before october 12, 2009. owners may contact nissan diesel at 972-756-5500.
Nissan diesel IS recalling 10 my 2008 ud3300 trucks equipped with arvin meritor 2-speed rear axle. the length of the air brake hose installed between the relay valve and quick release valve for the left rear air brake assembly IS incorrect and may increase the resistance in the air supply.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Incorrect length of air brake hose will increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will have the air brake hose replaced between the relay valve and the quick release valve with the correct length hose free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin on or before may 4, 2009. owners may contact nissan diesel at 972-756-5500.
Nissan diesel IS recalling 549 my 2008 ud1800, ud2000, ud2300, ud2600, and ud3300 medium duty trucks. a failure of the fuel injection pump drive coupler can occur. the bottom corner of the notched drive surface was improperly machined. with increased fuel pump pressure, the required turning torque on the drive coupler increased. the increased turning…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Continued operation with a cracked drive coupler could result in the coupler becoming broken and causing the engine to stall and not restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel injection pump drive coupler. the recall began on january 19, 2009. 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.
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