Safety Recall NHTSA · 03E036000 Reported June 11, 2003

Nissan diesel/aftermarket oil cooler hose

Ud Trucks Corporation · Power Train · 17 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03E036000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
17
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 11, 2003

Defect Summary

Automobile transmission oil cooler assemblies manufactured between april 1, 2003, and may 20, 2003. these oil cooler assemblies were manufactured with an incorrect flare fitting on one end of the hose. the incorrect flare fitting may crack and leak transmission fluid.

Safety Consequence

If the transmission fluid were to leak out, the vehicle may stall, possibly putting the vehicle occupants at risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Nissan diesel will notify its customers and replace the hoses free of charge. notification to customers began august 4, 2003.

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 03E036000 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 03E036000

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

What is recall 03E036000?

NHTSA recall 03E036000 was issued by Ud Trucks Corporation on June 11, 2003. It addresses: Nissan diesel/aftermarket oil cooler hose. The recall affects approximately 17 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ud Trucks Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03E036000 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.