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