NHTSA Recall 96V034000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V034000; Date: Feb. 22, 1996
This condition could result in the inability to change the direction of the vehicle while attempting to turn the wheel, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Nissan Pathfinder
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,775
Recall Summary:
Due to the type of lubricant used in the steering transfer gear assembly, the effort required to turn the steering wheel at low ambient temperatures (less than -30 c) could increase to the point where some drivers would have difficulty in turning the wheel.
How to Fix:
Dealers are replacing the steering transfer gear assembly with a new assembly having different lubricant.
Recall Notes:
System: steering; gear box. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. 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 Nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 2, 1996
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