Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Aftermarket Idler Arms For Use On 1986 1/2 – 1995 Nissan Trucks With 2-Wheel Drive. A Tapered Hole In The Linkage End Is Too Small In Diameter So That The StUD In The Center Link Will Not Install To The Correct Depth. It Would Be Impossible To Install The Cotter Pin.
Make Of Vehicle
MOOG
Model Of Vehicle
IDLER ARM
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98E032000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Arm:Idler And Attachment
Effect Of Defect
Without The Cotter Pin, It Is Possible That The Nut Could Loosen In Service Or That The StUD In The Center Link Could Be Damaged During The Tightening Process. If The Arm Disconnects At This Pivot Point, The Center Link Will Be Allowed To Drop Out Of Its Proper Position, Causing Disruption To The Steering.
Fix Defect
Moog Will Replace These Idler Arms With Idler Arms From Another Supplier.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Moog Automotive
Start Of Manufacture
19980701
End Of Manufacture
19980831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
95
Date Owners Notified
19981006
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Moog Automotive
Date Report Received
19981006