NHTSA Recall 03V029000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V029000; Date: Jan. 30, 2003
A loss of steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Nissan Diesel UD1800; 2003 Nissan Diesel UD2000; 2003 Nissan Diesel UD2300
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Nissan Diesel America, Inc
Affected Units:: 28
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
All vehicles were still in dealer inventory and have been repaired.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 30, 2003
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