NHTSA vehicle safety data
2005 UD UD1800 Recalls & Complaints
The 2005 UD UD1800 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized UD dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 UD UD1800. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2005 UD UD1800 owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 UD UD1800, describing incidents dated July 13, 2006 to August 1, 2006.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10164787 · Filed
2005 NISSAN 1800 EXHAUST BRAKES DO NOT WORK ON ROUGH ROADS. *TS *NM
ODI #10162347 · Filed
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED NUMEROUS TIMES BY A DEALERSHIP, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. A MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT…
AUTO TENSIONER
NHTSA #07V207000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice
Reported May 10, 2007 · NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC
Potentially affected: 6,074 vehicles
Owners notified August 24, 2007 · Vehicles built January 1, 2004 – December 26, 2006 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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).
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
AUTO TENSIONER
NHTSA #06V159000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice
Reported May 10, 2006 · NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC
Potentially affected: 1,814 vehicles
Owners notified June 23, 2006 · Vehicles built January 1, 2004 – April 8, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
TURBOCHARGER/EXHAUST PIPE
NHTSA #05V341000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Exhaust System · NHTSA notice
Reported July 28, 2005 · NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC
Potentially affected: 2,018 vehicles
Owners notified October 28, 2005 · Vehicles built February 1, 2004 – May 30, 2005 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, THE EXHAUST PIPE MAY BREAK AT THE EXHAUST BRAKE MOUNTING FLANGE.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Other UD UD1800 model years
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