Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #96V034000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V034000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 1,775 affected units, NISSAN/STEERING:GEAR BOX, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Due to the type of lubricant used in the steering transfer gear assembly, the effort required to turn the steering wheel at low ambient temperatures (less than -30 c) could increase to the point where some drivers would have difficulty in turning the wheel.

Corrective Action

Dealers are replacing the steering transfer gear assembly with a new assembly having different lubricant.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V034000

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1996-02-22T00:00:00

Subject: Nissan/steering:gear box

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,775

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Due to the type of lubricant used in the steering transfer gear assembly, the effort required to turn the steering wheel at low ambient temperatures (less than -30 c) could increase to the point where some drivers would have difficulty in turning the wheel.

Consequence Summary: This condition could result in the inability to change the direction of the vehicle while attempting to turn the wheel, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers are replacing the steering transfer gear assembly with a new assembly having different lubricant.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7h9e.eqep_vh3m

NHTSA ID: 96V034000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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