Recall
Nissan 720 — 81V063000
NHTSA ID
81V063000
Make
Nissan
Model
720
Years Affected
1981
Recall Date
1981-05-22
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Units Affected
42,735
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
IF INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE DRIVEN IN DEEP MUD OR WATER FOR LONG DISTANCES AND AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, MUD AND WATER MAY PENETRATE THE FRONT WHEEL HUB THROUGH THE GREASE SEAL. UNDER THESE CONDITIONS THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING COULD WEAR PREMATURELY, DUE TO BEARING CONTAMINATION.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED GREASE SEAL. UPON INSPECTION, IF SIGNS OF BEARING WEAR OR RUST ARE PRESENT, THE BEARING WILL ALSO BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO OWNER.