NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 UD UD1200 Recalls & Complaints
The 2003 UD UD1200 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized UD dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 UD UD1200. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2003 UD UD1200 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 UD UD1200, describing incidents dated September 27, 2006.
Most-cited components
- Structure 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10169397 · Filed
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING SERVICE WORK PERFORMED, THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THE FRAME WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A CRACK BEHIND THE CAB ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.
BATTERY CABLE
NHTSA #05V261000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice
Reported June 2, 2005 · NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC
Potentially affected: 2,744 vehicles
Owners notified September 19, 2005 · Vehicles built May 1, 2001 – October 18, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS MAY HAVE HAD THE OUTER CORRUGATED PROTECTIVE CONDUIT FOR THE BATTERY CABLE WORN THROUGH AT THE REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BRACKET AND THE BATTERY CABLE MAY RUB AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE THIRD FRAME CROSS MEMBER SUPPORT AND ALLOW THE BATTERY CABLE TO SHORT AGAINST THE FRAME.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BATTERY CABLE WITH A REDESIGNED CABLE THAT WILL PREVENT MOVEMENT OF THE CABLE INSIDE THE CORRUGATED PROTECTIVE CONDUIT AND A PROTECTIVE EDGE GUARD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE LOWER EDGE OF THE THIRD CHASSIS FRAME ACROSS MEMBER SUPPORT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA AT 972-756-5500.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NISSAN DIESEL/SEAT BELT
NHTSA #03V224000 · Seat Belts — Front — Anchorage · NHTSA notice
Reported June 16, 2003 · NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC
Potentially affected: 1,661 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign SC-224 · Owners notified October 20, 2003 · Vehicles built July 1, 2001 – April 22, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT MAY HAVE THE INCORRECT SEAT BELT ANCHOR INSTALLED.
Safety consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT FRAME/ANCHOR, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 20, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN DIESEL AT 1-972-756-5500.
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).
Other UD UD1200 model years
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