INFINITI G35 1996: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : INFINITI | Model : G35 | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1996-04-01 - 1996-06-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V187000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1996-10-09 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-09-26 | Date Added to Database: 1996-10-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 8340 | ||
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Summary:
THE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBY CONTAINS A RELAY ROD TAPERED-STUD ATTACHMENT NUT THAT WAS NOT TORQUED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS. |
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Consequence:
THE TAPERED STUD CAN LOOSEN AND THE DRIVER WOULD NOTICE A LAG IN THE RESPONSIVENESS TO STEERING WHEEL INPUTS. EVENTUALLY THE RELAY ROD STUD CAN FRACTURE RESULTING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING CRIMPED NUT AND INSTALL A NEW NUT TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1800-424-9393. |
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