2005–2006 UD UD1800, 2005–2006 UD UD2000, 2005–2006 UD UD2300 and 2 other models Recall: ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, THE EXHAUST PIPE MAY BREAK AT THE EXHAUST…
NHTSA campaign 05V341000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Jul 28, 2005 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, THE EXHAUST PIPE MAY BREAK AT THE EXHAUST BRAKE MOUNTING FLANGE.
The risk
THE EXHAUST BRAKE AND MUFFLER ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE AND BE DISCHARGED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT THAT THE EXHAUST PIPE CRACKS COMPLETELY THROUGH WHILE DRIVING. THIS COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH OR IMPEDE OTHER VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY.
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 EXHAUST PIPE ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN DIESEL AT 1-972-756-5500.
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 UD1800 recalls
- 2011 UD UD1800 and 4 other models — Exterior Lighting
- 2008 UD UD1800 and 4 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
- 2005–2007 UD UD1800 and 4 other models — ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BANDO BELT TENSIONER…
- 2005–2006 UD UD1800 and 4 other models — ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BANDO BELT TENSIONER…
- 1998 Nissan Diesel UD1800 and 7 other models — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS
Other campaigns involving UD vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 05V341000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.