Nissan Diesel 2003 Steering recall
Recalled January 30, 2003 · NHTSA recall 03V029000 · Nissan Diesel
Hazard
A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
ALL VEHICLES WERE STILL IN DEALER INVENTORY AND HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.
Units
28 units
Description
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS, A STEERING COUPLER SHAFT IS UTILIZED BETWEEN THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AND THE STEERING GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY. THIS COUPLER SHAFT HAS A FLEXIBLE YOKE WITH A PINCH BOLT CLAMP AT EACH END TO SECURE THE SHAFT TO EACH ASSEMBLY. THE FLEXIBLE YOKE ON THE END THAT ATTACHES TO THE GEARBOX COULD DEVELOP A CRACK NEAR THE PINCH BOLT CLAMP.
What to do
ALL VEHICLES WERE STILL IN DEALER INVENTORY AND HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.
Product
Nissan Diesel UD1800 · Nissan Diesel UD2000 · Nissan Diesel UD2300
Manufacturer(s)
Nissan North America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →