NISSAN 720 1986: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V146000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NISSAN | 720 | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1985-11-01 | 1985-11-13 | 1985-12-02 |
Production Dates: 1985-10-01 - 1985-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc.
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1340
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
SYSTEM: STEERING/SHAFT COUPLING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MODEL 720 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS.
