Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
NISSAN DIESEL
Model Of Vehicle
UD2000
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V010000
Component Description
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nissan Diesel America, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20020801
End Of Manufacture
20021130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
175
Date Owners Notified
20030505
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030128