- The problem
- On certain light duty trucks, the battery cable may have been routed incorrectly during vehicle manufacturing that could allow the battery cable to contact the edge of the rear transmission mounting bracket. During normal vehicle operation the battery cable corrugated protective conduit could become worn away and allow shorting of the positive battery cable to the frame.
- The risk
- This could cause an electrical short, which could result in a fire.
- The fix
- For my 1999-2000 models, dealers will inspect and reroute the cable correctly to the smooth side of the rear transmission mounting bracket and secure it to the chassis wiring harness as designed or will have the positive battery cable replaced. For my 2001-2002, dealers will secure the battery cable to the adjacent chassis wiring harness with a plastic tie strap to prevent excessive movement of the cable or if the corrugated protective conduit worn through near the rear transmission mounting bracket or the third frame cross member support will be replaced. The recall began on on september 19, 2005. Owners may contact nissan diesel at 972-756-5500.
Vehicle safety record
2002 UD UD1200 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 UD UD1200 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in June 2005 for the cables.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical UD1200 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 UD UD1200 recalls 3
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
- 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.
- The risk
- This could cause an electrical short, which could result in a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- On certain light duty trucks, the passenger seat belt may have the incorrect seat belt anchor installed.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- 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.
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UD UD1200: every year compared
All UD1200 years2002 UD UD1200 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 UD UD1200 | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 2002 UD UD1400 | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 2002 UD UD1200
Does the 2002 UD UD1200 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 UD UD1200: cables (June 2005); cables (June 2005); anchorage (June 2003). 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 2002 UD UD1200 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 UD UD1200 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 46 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2002 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