| Make : NISSAN DIESEL | Model : UD2300 | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020601 - 20020731 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V029000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030130 | Date Received by ODI: 20030130 | Date Added to Database: 20030205 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: STEERING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 28 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
ALL VEHICLES WERE STILL IN DEALER INVENTORY AND HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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