Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V156000 Reported June 5, 2000

Nissan diesel/steering gear box

Ud Trucks Corporation · Steering · 3,058 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V156000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Ud Trucks Corporation
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
3,058
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 5, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: medium duty trucks. the steering gear box is mounted to the frame using a combination of two (2) mountings bolts with nuts and two (2) mounting studs. the two mounting bolts thread into mounting nuts that are welded to the inside of the frame. during vehicle manufacturing process, residual welding material from the welding of an adjacent bracket for the abs relay may have accumulated in the two steering gear mounting nuts.

Safety Consequence

This may have resulted in decreased torque to the steering gear box mounting bolts during assembly.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove and inspect the two mounting bolts for thread damage. new mounting bolts will be installed. if damage to the bolt threads is evident, new nuts will also be installed.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ud Trucks Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 00V156000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V156000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V156000?

NHTSA recall 00V156000 was issued by Ud Trucks Corporation on June 5, 2000. It addresses: Nissan diesel/steering gear box. The recall affects approximately 3,058 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ud Trucks Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V156000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.