NHTSA vehicle safety data

2006 UD UD1800 Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 UD UD1800 has 3 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 2006 UD UD1800. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2006 UD UD1800 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 UD UD1800, describing incidents dated October 26, 2007.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10208113 · Filed November 7, 2007
WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY APPROX 60 MPH, MY ARMADA BEING TO SLOW DOWN ON IT'S OWN I WAS ABLE TO STEER THE SUV OVER TO THE SHOULDER JUST IN ENOUGH TIME TO NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THE TRUCK COMPLETEYL SHUT OFF,AS IF IT WENT DEAD. WHEN I TRIED TO RESTART IT WOULD NOT TURNOVER. THE SUV WAS TOWED TO…

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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

Safety consequence

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2006 UD UD1800. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 UD UD1800.

Fuel System, Other

ODI #10208113

Incident: October 26, 2007 · Filed: November 7, 2007

WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY APPROX 60 MPH, MY ARMADA BEING TO SLOW DOWN ON IT'S OWN I WAS ABLE TO STEER THE SUV OVER TO THE SHOULDER JUST IN ENOUGH TIME TO NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THE TRUCK COMPLETEYL SHUT OFF,AS IF IT WENT DEAD. WHEN I TRIED TO RESTART IT WOULD NOT TURNOVER. THE SUV WAS TOWED TO A NISSAN DEALER SERVICE DEPT AND WAS KEPT THERE FOR A WEK FOR TESTING. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG, JUST OUT OF GAS. I HAD BETWEEN A 1/2-1/4 TANK OF GAS PRIOR TO THIS.I RECEIVE THE SUV BACK ON 11/5/07. ON 11/6/07 WHILE DRIVING WITH A SMALL CHILD INSIDE,THE SAME THING HAPPEN AGAIN. THIS TIME A 18 WHEELER TRUCK ALMOST RAN INTO THE BACK OF MY TRUCK. THIS TIME I COULD STEER OVER TO THE SIDE,THE TRUCK WENT COMPLETELY DEAD.MY LIFE AND NIECES LIFE WAS ALMOST TAKEN. *TR

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