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Recall

Nissan 720 — 85V146000

NHTSA ID
85V146000
Make
Nissan
Model
720
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1985-11-13
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
1,340
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.

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.

Affected Vehicles

Nissan 720
Model Years: 1986

1986 Nissan 720