Recall 03V029000 — STEERING Defect in 2003-2003 NISSAN DIESEL UD2000
RECALL This recall affects up to 28 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V029000 |
| Manufacturer | NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 28 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Related Recalls for NISSAN DIESEL
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03V010000 | 2003 NISSAN DIESEL UD2000 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 175 | |
| 00V059000 | 1995 NISSAN DIESEL UD3000 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | 5,488 | |
| 96V216000 | 1996 NISSAN DIESEL UD3000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2,933 | |
| 95V176000 | 1995 NISSAN DIESEL UD3000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 890 | |
| 89V037000 | 1989 NISSAN DIESEL CPC12 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5,800 | |
| 88V151000 | 1988 NISSAN DIESEL UD TRUCK | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 29 | |
| 87V056000 | 1987 NISSAN DIESEL CPC12BT | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 82 | |
| 86V167000 | 1985 NISSAN DIESEL CPC12 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1,050 | |
| 86V017000 | 1986 NISSAN DIESEL CPB12 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE | 196 |