Defect Description For Recall
The Main Shaft Lock Nut May Come Loose Due To An Improper Fastening Of The Nut During Assembly. The Looseness Of The Nut Can Prevent Shifting From One Gear To Another Or SeleCTIon Of Neutral. If The Lock Nut Comes Completely Loose On The Main Shaft, Greatly Increased Internal FriCTIon In The Transmission Could Result. In Extreme Cases, The Transmission May Become Totally Inoperable. At Low Speeds, The Vehicle Could Unexpectedly Exhibit An Effect Similar To Brake Application.
Make Of Vehicle
NISSAN
Model Of Vehicle
310
Year
1980
Recall Campaign Number
80V046000
Component Description
Power Train:Manual Transmission
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Vehicles Will Be Inspected And Tested. If Necessary, The Main Shaft Lock Nut Will Be Tightened Properly At No Cost To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19791001
End Of Manufacture
19791201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
15019
Date Owners Notified
19800505
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19800421