- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2003 UD UD1200 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 UD UD1200 with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 2005 for the cables. For comparison, the 2002 has 0 and the 2004 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical UD1200 year, for its age
#427 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 UD UD1200 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2003 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
- 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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1 complaints about the 2003 UD UD1200
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Dt*: the contact stated while having service work performed, the technician found the frame was cracked. The vehicle was taken to an auto body shop who determined there was a crack behind the cab on the passenger side. The repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was notified.
UD UD1200: every year compared
All UD1200 yearsQuestions about the 2003 UD UD1200
Does the 2003 UD UD1200 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 UD UD1200: 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.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 UD UD1200?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 UD UD1200 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 27, 2006 and the latest on September 27, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 UD UD1200 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 55 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 2003 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