2008 UD UD3300: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2008 UD UD3300. The newest campaign is 12V252000. NHTSA received the report on 4 Jun 2012. The NHTSA record gives the component Service Brakes, Air. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 12V252000, in the NHTSA record

Ud trucks will notify owners and will correct the air brake system of the affected vehicles. The recall began on july 12, 2012. Owners may contact ud trucks at 1-336-393-2233.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

7 campaigns, newest first. 2,995 units in total.

12V2520004 Jun 2012Service Brakes, Air
10V0060008 Jan 2010Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve
10V0050001 Jan 2010Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Quick Release Valve
09V48700022 Dec 2009Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Quick Release Valve
09V33700027 Aug 2009Steering
09V1110006 Apr 2009Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
08V61700024 Nov 2008Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

12V252000Received 4 Jun 2012. 261 units.
Service Brakes, Air
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ud trucks north america (ud trucks) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 ud 3300 trucks equipped with a dual steering system. Modifications to the vehicles may have resulted in loss of isolation between the primary and secondary air brake systems. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, “air brake systems.” modifications to the vehicles may have resulted in loss of isolation between the primary and secondary air brake systems.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the vehicle experiences an air leak in either the primary or the secondary system, the vehicle may experience a total loss of brakes, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ud trucks will notify owners and will correct the air brake system of the affected vehicles. The recall began on july 12, 2012. Owners may contact ud trucks at 1-336-393-2233.
Report filed by UD TRUCKS CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Jul 2012.
10V006000Received 8 Jan 2010. 1,004 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This may result in reduced braking performance which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning to the vehicle operator.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Aug 2010.
10V005000Received 1 Jan 2010. 1,004 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Quick Release Valve
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Aug 2010.
09V487000Received 22 Dec 2009. 73 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Quick Release Valve
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nissan diesel is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 ud3300 vehicles that were modified by installing dual steering controls for use as street sweepers. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." brake recertification was not performed on these vehicles during modification of the dual steering system.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Operation of a vehicle with incorrect air brake apply/release timing may result in reduced braking performance which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning to the vehicle operator.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before february 15, 2010. Owners may contact nissan diesel at 1-972-756-5500.
Report filed by NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Mar 2010.
09V337000Received 27 Aug 2009. 94 units.
Steering
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nissan diesel is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 ud3300 vehicles that were modified by installing dual steering controls for use as street sweepers. The right side steering drag link may have been installed incorrectly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Incorrect installation of the right side steering drag link and/or improper adjustment of the steering stops could allow the tire to contact the right side steering drag link during a full left turn. Continued operation with the right front tire contacting the right side steering drag link may result in structural weakening and bending of the drag link. This could result in a loss of steering control and/or cause a vehicle crash without warning to the vehicle operator.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will reinstall the right side steering drag link and the steering stop adjustment will be adjusted free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before october 12, 2009. Owners may contact nissan diesel at 972-756-5500.
Report filed by NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Oct 2009.
09V111000Received 6 Apr 2009. 10 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nissan diesel is recalling 10 my 2008 ud3300 trucks equipped with arvin meritor 2-speed rear axle. The length of the air brake hose installed between the relay valve and quick release valve for the left rear air brake assembly is incorrect and may increase the resistance in the air supply.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Incorrect length of air brake hose will increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will have the air brake hose replaced between the relay valve and the quick release valve with the correct length hose free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before may 4, 2009. Owners may contact nissan diesel at 972-756-5500.
Report filed by NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 May 2009.
08V617000Received 24 Nov 2008. 549 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Nissan diesel is recalling 549 my 2008 ud1800, ud2000, ud2300, ud2600, and ud3300 medium duty trucks. A failure of the fuel injection pump drive coupler can occur. The bottom corner of the notched drive surface was improperly machined. With increased fuel pump pressure, the required turning torque on the drive coupler increased. The increased turning torque could crack the coupler at the bottom corner without warning under normal vehicle operation.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Continued operation with a cracked drive coupler could result in the coupler becoming broken and causing the engine to stall and not restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the fuel injection pump drive coupler. The recall began on january 19, 2009. Owners may contact nissan diesel at 1-972-756-5500.
Report filed by NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Jan 2009.

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Recall Register. 2008 UD UD3300: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ud/ud3300/2008/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: UD TRUCKS CORPORATION

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 UD UD3300?: 2,995 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the UD UD3300 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the UD UD3300, model years 1999 to 2013. 7 of them name the 2008 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 UD UD3300 open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.