2006 Ud Ud3300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting:headlights (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve 2010-01-08 · campaign 10V006000 · 1,004 vehicles
Defect: NISSAN DIESEL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2010 UD3300 VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE INSUFFICIENT AIR TANK RESERVE CAPACITY AND MAY RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT AIR SUPPLY TO PROPERLY OPERATE THE BRAKES DURING REPETITIVE BRAKE APPLICATIONS.
Risk: THIS MAY RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING TO THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
Fix: THE AIR RESERVOIR TANK'S VOLUME WILL BE INCREASED TO MEET FMVSS 121 REQUIREMENTS. OWNERS WILL BE ASKED TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE REMEDY PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL FOR OWNERS OF 2008 THROUGH 2010 UD3300 VEHICLES BEGAN ON AUGUST 20, 2010. NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS OF THE 1999 THROUGH 2007 UD3300 VEHICLES IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AT THE END OF JANUARY 2011 . OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN DIESEL AT 972-756-5500.
Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve 2010-01-01 · campaign 10V005000 · 1,004 vehicles
Defect: NISSAN DIESEL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2010 UD3300 VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE ACTUATION AND RELEASE TIMING OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY.
Risk: OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WITH INCORRECT AIR BRAKE APPLY/RELEASE TIMING MAY RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE WITHOUT WARNING TO THE VEHICLE OPERATOR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: THE AIR BRAKE LINE WILL BE MODIFIED. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR VEHICLES AT NO CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL FOR OWNERS OF 2008 THROUGH 2010 UD3300 VEHICLES BEGAN ON AUGUST 20, 2010. NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS OF THE 1999 THROUGH 2007 UD3300 VEHICLES IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AT THE END OF JANUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN DIESEL AT 1-972-756-5500.
Service bulletins (9)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive 2014-01-27 · NTB-08-055-A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nissan: srs precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by unintentional activation of the srs on all nissan models with the srs systems. *pe updated 2/21/14. *pe
Exterior Lighting:tail Lights 2013-11-27 · NTB-03-074-C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nissan: exterior lamp fogging. occasionally water is noticed in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). this is necessary to allow for expansion and contraction of air from temperature variations
Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 2010-09-30 · NTB-09-101 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011. *kb
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2010-09-13 · NTB-09-129 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nissan: vent control valve replacement. when replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service manuals (esm; when installing the new valve, do not add any
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2010-04-27 · NTB-10-061 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nissan: xenon head lamp service. a xenon headlamp is not functioning because of an issue inside the headlamp assembly (an internal issue). in most cases, replacement of a bulb or hid control unit will solve the incident. this includes all models with xenon head lamps. no models listed. *pe
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2009-04-06 · NTB-09-030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no model years listed. *pe
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What owners report
2016-03-11 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 402,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 ud ud3300 truck. the contact stated that the headlights failed. the contact inspected the headlights and found that the wires and the bulb plastic covering were melted. in addition, the headlight harness needed to be replaced. the harness was not replaced. the coolant system reservoir also failed, which prevented the coo…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.