- 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 UD1400 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2003 UD UD1400 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 2005 for the cables.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical UD1400 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2003 UD UD1400 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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UD UD1400: every year compared
All UD1400 years2003 UD UD1400 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 UD UD1400 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2003 UD UD1200 | 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 2003 UD UD1400
Does the 2003 UD UD1400 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 UD UD1400: 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 2003 UD UD1400 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2003 UD UD1400 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 56 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical UD UD1400 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 UD1400 years have the most complaints?
1997 (1), 1998 (1), 2002 (1). See every UD UD1400 year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 UD UD1400 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