1998 UD UD1400 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 UD UD1400
The 1998 UD UD1400 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TIRES:SIDEWALL. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by UD Trucks Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 UD UD1400
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1998 UD UD1400, potentially affecting up to 2,466 vehicles.
Recall 00V406000 — TIRES:SIDEWALL
| 251 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: TIRE DEFLATION COULD OCCUR IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES.
View full details →Recall 99V209000 — TIRES:SIDEWALL
| 2,215 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: TIRE DEFLATION COULD OCCUR IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 UD UD1400
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 UD UD1400. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DEALERSHIP AND INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED FIVE TIMES THE REAR MAIN SEAL FROM THE ENGINE. CONSUMER WILL PROVIDE ORIGINAL RECEIPT FROM THOSE REPAIRS. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1998 UD UD1400
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 UD UD1400 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 UD UD1400
UD Trucks Corporation has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 UD UD1400. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
AC06 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
DIAGNOSTIC TIPS FOR LEAKING COMPRESSOR FITTINGS ON A UD1400 RED DOT A/C MODEL R-2170, MODEL YEAR 1994 AN AFTER. *MJS
TL10 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING JATCO ATM REVERSE PRESSURE TEST PORT ADAPTER HOSE. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 UD UD1400
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the UD UD1400
- 1997 UD UD1400 — 1 complaint
- 1998 UD UD1400 (current)
- 1999 UD UD1400 — 0 complaints
- 2000 UD UD1400 — 0 complaints
- 2001 UD UD1400 — 0 complaints
- 2002 UD UD1400 — 1 complaint
- 2003 UD UD1400 — 0 complaints