2006 UD UD2000 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 UD UD2000
The 2006 UD UD2000 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 UD UD2000
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 UD UD2000, potentially affecting up to 9,906 vehicles.
Recall 07V207000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 6,074 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BANDO BELT TENSIONER, CORROSION OR RUST MAY DEVELOP ON THE TENSIONER SPINDLE OR BUSHING CAUSING THE AUTO TENSIONER TO BECOME STIFF OR BIND. THIS CAN CAUSE THE DRIVE BELT TO SUDDENLY COME OFF, OR THE AUTO TENSIONER MOUNTING BOLTS COULD SUDDENLY BREAK.
Consequence: IF THE DRIVE BELT COMES OFF, THE ALTERNATOR WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. IF THE WARNING IS IGNORED, THIS CONDITION COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER (ENGINE STALL) INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTO TENSIONER, INSTALL UPGRADED MOUNTING BOLTS, AND REPLACE THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN DIESEL AT 972-756-5523. NOTE: THIS RECALL WILL SUPERSEDE NISSAN DIESEL'S...
View full details →Recall 06V159000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 1,814 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BANDO BELT TENSIONER, CORROSION OR RUST MAY DEVELOP ON THE TENSIONER SPINDLE OR BUSHING CAUSING THE AUTO TENSIONER TO BECOME STIFF OR BIND. THIS CAN CAUSE THE DRIVE BELT TO SUDDENLY COME OFF, OR THE AUTO TENSIONER MOUNTING BOLTS COULD SUDDENLY BREAK.
Consequence: IF THE DRIVE BELT COMES OFF, THE ALTERNATOR WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE. IF THE WARNING IS IGNORED, THIS CONDITION COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER (ENGINE STALL) INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTO TENSIONER, INSTALL UPGRADED MOUNTING BOLTS, AND REPLACE THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN DIESEL AT 972-756-5523. NOTE: THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY...
View full details →Recall 05V341000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
| 2,018 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, THE EXHAUST PIPE MAY BREAK AT THE EXHAUST BRAKE MOUNTING FLANGE.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 UD UD2000
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 UD UD2000. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DIESEL UD2000. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH THEN THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A RATTLING NOISE, IT ACCELERATED AND CAUSED HER TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE TOO MANY MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND THE ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT DIDN'T INDICATE IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 680,000.
Safety Rating for the 2006 UD UD2000
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 UD UD2000 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 UD UD2000
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 UD UD2000
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the UD UD2000
- 2005 UD UD2000 — 0 complaints
- 2006 UD UD2000 (current)
- 2007 UD UD2000 — 0 complaints
- 2008 UD UD2000 — 0 complaints
- 2011 UD UD2000 — 0 complaints