Recall 00V156000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Defect in 1999-2000 UD UD1400
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,058 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 00V156000 |
| Manufacturer | NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,058 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING GEAR BOX IS MOUNTED TO THE FRAME USING A COMBINATION OF TWO (2) MOUNTINGS BOLTS WITH NUTS AND TWO (2) MOUNTING STUDS. THE TWO MOUNTING BOLTS THREAD INTO MOUNTING NUTS THAT ARE WELDED TO THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME. DURING VEHICLE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, RESIDUAL WELDING MATERIAL FROM THE WELDING OF AN ADJACENT BRACKET FOR THE ABS RELAY MAY HAVE ACCUMULATED IN THE TWO STEERING GEAR MOUNTING NUTS.
Safety Consequence
THIS MAY HAVE RESULTED IN DECREASED TORQUE TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX MOUNTING BOLTS DURING ASSEMBLY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND INSPECT THE TWO MOUNTING BOLTS FOR THREAD DAMAGE. NEW MOUNTING BOLTS WILL BE INSTALLED. IF DAMAGE TO THE BOLT THREADS IS EVIDENT, NEW NUTS WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17E058000 | 2008 UD UD1800 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | |
| 13V053000 | 2013 UD UD2600 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 296 | |
| 12V252000 | 2008 UD UD3300 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 261 | |
| 11V177000 | 2011 UD UD3300 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 358 | |
| 10V005000 | 2007 UD UD3300 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE | 1,004 | |
| 10V006000 | 2007 UD UD3300 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE | 1,004 | |
| 09V487000 | 2008 UD UD3300 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE | 73 | |
| 09V337000 | 2007 UD UD3300 | STEERING | 94 | |
| 09V111000 | 2008 UD UD3300 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 10 | |
| 08V617000 | 2008 UD UD2600 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 549 |