Battery cable
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
This could cause an electrical short, which could result in a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Ud Trucks Corporation or involving Electrical System.
FAQ: Recall 05V261000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 05V261000?
NHTSA recall 05V261000 was issued by Ud Trucks Corporation on June 2, 2005. It addresses: Battery cable. The recall affects approximately 2,744 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ud Trucks Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V261000 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.