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NHTSA Recall 03V029000: Steering

NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 28 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Nissan Diesel UD1800.

28
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2003
owners notified (January 30)
NHTSA campaign03V029000
ComponentSTEERING
Report receivedJanuary 30, 2003
Owner notificationJanuary 30, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain medium duty trucks, a steering coupler shaft is utilized between the steering column assembly and the steering gear box assembly. This coupler shaft has a flexible yoke with a pinch bolt clamp at each end to secure the shaft to each assembly. The flexible yoke on the end that attaches to the gearbox could develop a crack near the pinch bolt clamp.

Safety risk

A loss of steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

All vehicles were still in dealer inventory and have been repaired.

Notes

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 03V029000

Make and modelModel years
Nissan Diesel UD18002003
Nissan Diesel UD20002003
Nissan Diesel UD23002003

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.