Recall 96V034000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Defect in 1996-1996 NISSAN PATHFINDER
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,775 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V034000 |
| Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,775 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS ARE REPLACING THE STEERING TRANSFER GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY HAVING DIFFERENT LUBRICANT.
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