2002–2004 UD UD1200, 2005 UD UD1300, 2002–2005 UD UD1400 Recall: CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS MAY HAVE HAD THE OUTER CORRUGATED PROTECTIVE…
NHTSA campaign 05V261000 · Electrical System · filed Jun 2, 2005 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More UD UD1200 recalls
- 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…
- 1998–2000 UD UD1200 and 1 other model — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH…
- 1999–2000 UD UD1200 and 1 other model — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS
Other campaigns involving UD vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 05V261000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.