- The problem
- Ud trucks north america (ud trucks) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 ud 3300 trucks equipped with a dual steering system. Modifications to the vehicles may have resulted in loss of isolation between the primary and secondary air brake systems. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, air brake systems. Modifications to the vehicles may have resulted in loss of isolation between the primary and secondary air brake systems.
- The risk
- If the vehicle experiences an air leak in either the primary or the secondary system, the vehicle may experience a total loss of brakes, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Ud trucks will notify owners and will correct the air brake system of the affected vehicles. The recall began on july 12, 2012. Owners may contact ud trucks at 1-336-393-2233.
Vehicle safety record
2008 UD UD3300 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 UD UD3300 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 7 recalls, the latest in June 2012 for the service brakes, air.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical UD3300 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 UD UD3300 recalls 7
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
- 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.
- The risk
- This may result in reduced braking performance which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning to the vehicle operator.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- Nissan diesel is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 ud3300 vehicles that were modified by installing dual steering controls for use as street sweepers. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "Air brake systems." Brake recertification was not performed on these vehicles during modification of the dual steering system.
- The risk
- Operation of a vehicle with incorrect air brake apply/release timing may result in reduced braking performance which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning to the vehicle operator.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before february 15, 2010. Owners may contact nissan diesel at 1-972-756-5500.
- The problem
- Nissan diesel is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 ud3300 vehicles that were modified by installing dual steering controls for use as street sweepers. The right side steering drag link may have been installed incorrectly.
- The risk
- Incorrect installation of the right side steering drag link and/or improper adjustment of the steering stops could allow the tire to contact the right side steering drag link during a full left turn. Continued operation with the right front tire contacting the right side steering drag link may result in structural weakening and bending of the drag link. This could result in a loss of steering control and/or cause a vehicle crash without warning to the vehicle operator.
- The fix
- Dealers will reinstall the right side steering drag link and the steering stop adjustment will be adjusted free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before october 12, 2009. Owners may contact nissan diesel at 972-756-5500.
- The problem
- Nissan diesel is recalling 10 my 2008 ud3300 trucks equipped with arvin meritor 2-speed rear axle. The length of the air brake hose installed between the relay valve and quick release valve for the left rear air brake assembly is incorrect and may increase the resistance in the air supply.
- The risk
- Incorrect length of air brake hose will increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will have the air brake hose replaced between the relay valve and the quick release valve with the correct length hose free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before may 4, 2009. Owners may contact nissan diesel at 972-756-5500.
- The problem
- Nissan diesel is recalling 549 my 2008 ud1800, ud2000, ud2300, ud2600, and ud3300 medium duty trucks. A failure of the fuel injection pump drive coupler can occur. The bottom corner of the notched drive surface was improperly machined. With increased fuel pump pressure, the required turning torque on the drive coupler increased. The increased turning torque could crack the coupler at the bottom corner without warning under normal vehicle operation.
- The risk
- Continued operation with a cracked drive coupler could result in the coupler becoming broken and causing the engine to stall and not restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the fuel injection pump drive coupler. The recall began on january 19, 2009. Owners may contact nissan diesel at 1-972-756-5500.
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Does the 2008 UD UD3300 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2008 UD UD3300: service brakes, air (June 2012); check valve (January 2010); quick release valve (January 2010); quick release valve (December 2009) and more. 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 2008 UD UD3300 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 UD UD3300 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 22 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical UD UD3300 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.
What should I do if my 2008 UD UD3300 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