NHTSA vehicle safety data

1999 UD UD3300 Recalls & Complaints

The 1999 UD UD3300 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 UD UD3300. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized UD dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1999 UD UD3300. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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AIR TANK RESERVE CAPACITY/FMVSS 121

NHTSA #10V006000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Check Valve · NHTSA notice

Reported January 8, 2010 · NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC

Potentially affected: 1,004 vehicles

Owners notified August 20, 2010 · Vehicles built January 1, 1999 – October 2, 2009 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

NISSAN DIESEL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2010 UD3300 VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE INSUFFICIENT AIR TANK RESERVE CAPACITY AND MAY RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT AIR SUPPLY TO PROPERLY OPERATE THE BRAKES DURING REPETITIVE BRAKE APPLICATIONS.

Safety consequence

THIS MAY RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING TO THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.

Manufacturer remedy

THE AIR RESERVOIR TANK'S VOLUME WILL BE INCREASED TO MEET FMVSS 121 REQUIREMENTS. OWNERS WILL BE ASKED TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE REMEDY PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL FOR OWNERS OF 2008 THROUGH 2010 UD3300 VEHICLES BEGAN ON AUGUST 20, 2010. NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS OF THE 1999 THROUGH 2007 UD3300 VEHICLES IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AT THE END OF JANUARY 2011 . OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN DIESEL AT 972-756-5500.

Notes

OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

BRAKE ACTUATION AND RELEASE TIMING/FMVSS 121

NHTSA #10V005000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Quick Release Valve · NHTSA notice

Reported January 1, 2010 · NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC

Potentially affected: 1,004 vehicles

Owners notified August 20, 2010 · Vehicles built January 1, 1999 – October 2, 2009 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

NISSAN DIESEL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2010 UD3300 VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE ACTUATION AND RELEASE TIMING OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY.

Safety consequence

OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WITH INCORRECT AIR BRAKE APPLY/RELEASE TIMING MAY RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE WITHOUT WARNING TO THE VEHICLE OPERATOR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

THE AIR BRAKE LINE WILL BE MODIFIED. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR VEHICLES AT NO CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL FOR OWNERS OF 2008 THROUGH 2010 UD3300 VEHICLES BEGAN ON AUGUST 20, 2010. NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS OF THE 1999 THROUGH 2007 UD3300 VEHICLES IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AT THE END OF JANUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN DIESEL AT 1-972-756-5500.

Notes

NISSAN DIESEL/BRAKE SYSTEM

NHTSA #99V019000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Drum · NHTSA notice

Reported February 2, 1999 · NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC

Potentially affected: 34 vehicles

Owners notified February 10, 1999 · Vehicles built July 1, 1998 – November 20, 1998 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. A SMALL SEAL BOOT IN THE SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKE SYSTEM LOCATED ON THE RIGHT REAR SLACK ADJUSTER MAY HAVE BEEN TORN IN THE MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

Safety consequence

BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAL BOOTS.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 10, 1999.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1999 UD UD3300. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 UD UD3300.

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