NHTSA recall 03V029000
Steering
Nissan Diesel UD1800 and 2 more
Reported Jan 30, 200328 vehicles affectedNISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INCBuilt Jun 1, 2002 – Jul 31, 2002
The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
All vehicles were still in dealer inventory and have been repaired.