Defect Description For Recall
The Steering Column Is Connected To The Steering Gear By Means Of Splined Shaft Couplings. These Couplings Are Secured With A Transverse Bolt And Lockwasher. It Was Found That The Bolt Was Not Tightened And Torqued To Specifications. Consequence Of Defect: Although The Splines Provide Adequate Coupling To Permit Operation, Extended Use May Result In Spline Disengagement And Loss Of Vehicle Control Which May Cause An Accident. CoreCTIve Action: Inspect And Correct As Necessary To Preclude Spline Disengement.
Make Of Vehicle
NISSAN
Model Of Vehicle
720
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
85V146000
Component Description
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19851001
End Of Manufacture
19851001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1340
Date Owners Notified
19851101
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19851113