- The problem
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with dunlop tires, size lt215/85r16. These tires are experiencing deflation as a result of stress splits or cracks occurring from the point of attachment of the sidewall to the square bead wire bundle, with resulting damage to the tire ply.
- The risk
- Tire deflation could occur in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES.
Vehicle safety record
1998 UD UD1200 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1998 UD UD1200 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 2000 for the sidewall.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical UD1200 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1998 UD UD1200 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with dunlop tires, size lt215/85r16. These tires are experiencing deflation as a result of stress splits or cracks occurring from the point of attachment of the sidewall to the square bead wire bundle, with resulting damage to the tire ply.
- The risk
- Tire deflation could occur in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES.
What owners say
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No complaints about the 1998 UD UD1200 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
UD UD1200: every year compared
All UD1200 years1998 UD UD1200 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 UD UD1200 | 0 | 2 | B | |
| 1998 UD UD1400 | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 UD UD1200
Does the 1998 UD UD1200 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1998 UD UD1200: sidewall (December 2000); sidewall (August 1999). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1998 UD UD1200 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1998 UD UD1200 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 61 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical UD UD1200 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which UD UD1200 years have the most complaints?
2004 (2), 2003 (1). See every UD UD1200 year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 UD UD1200 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data