Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V029000 Reported January 30, 2003

Nissan diesel/steering coupler shaft

Q: What is recall 03V029000?

NHTSA recall 03V029000 was issued by Ud Trucks Corporation on January 30, 2003. It addresses: Nissan diesel/steering coupler shaft. The recall affects approximately 28 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Ud Trucks Corporation · N/A · 28 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V029000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Ud Trucks Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 30, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain medium duty trucks, a steering coupler shaft is utilized between the steering column assembly and the steering gear box assembly. this coupler shaft has a flexible yoke with a pinch bolt clamp at each end to secure the shaft to each assembly. the flexible yoke on the end that attaches to the gearbox could develop a crack near the pinch bolt clamp.

Safety Consequence

A loss of steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

All vehicles were still in dealer inventory and have been repaired.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Ud Trucks Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 03V029000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V029000

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

What is recall 03V029000?

NHTSA recall 03V029000 was issued by Ud Trucks Corporation on January 30, 2003. It addresses: Nissan diesel/steering coupler shaft. The recall affects approximately 28 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ud Trucks Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V029000 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.