Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
NISSAN DIESEL
Model Of Vehicle
UD2300
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V029000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
A Loss Of Steering Control Could Occur, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
All Vehicles Were Still In Dealer Inventory And Have Been Repaired.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nissan Diesel America, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20020601
End Of Manufacture
20020731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
28
Date Owners Notified
20030130
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030130