1998–2000 UD UD1200, 1998–2000 UD UD1400 Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP TIRES…
NHTSA campaign 00V406000 · Tires · filed Dec 5, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP TIRES, SIZE LT215/85R16. THESE TIRES ARE EXPERIENCING DEFLATION AS A RESULT OF STRESS SPLITS OR CRACKS OCCURRING FROM THE POINT OF ATTACHMENT OF THE SIDEWALL TO THE SQUARE BEAD WIRE BUNDLE, WITH RESULTING DAMAGE TO THE TIRE PLY.
The risk
TIRE DEFLATION COULD OCCUR IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DUNLOP AT 1-800-548-4714 OR NISSAN DIESEL AT 1-972-756-5500.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More UD UD1200 recalls
- 2002–2004 UD UD1200 and 2 other models — CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS MAY HAVE HAD THE OUTER CORRUGATED…
- 1999–2002 UD UD1200 and 1 other model — ON CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, THE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE…
- 2002–2004 UD UD1200 and 2 other models — ON CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT MAY…
- 1999–2000 UD UD1200 and 1 other model — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS
Other campaigns involving UD vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V406000 (manufacturer number SC-406). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.