Recall 00V-156: 1999–2000 UD UD1200, 1999–2000 UD UD1400
NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Jun 5, 2000, covering about 3,058 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks. The steering gear box is mounted to the frame using a combination of two (2) mountings bolts with nuts and two (2) mounting studs. The two mounting bolts thread into mounting nuts that are welded to the inside of the frame. During vehicle manufacturing process, residual welding material from the welding of an adjacent bracket for the ABS relay may have accumulated in the two steering gear mounting nuts.
The risk
This may have resulted in decreased torque to the steering gear box mounting bolts during assembly.
The fix
Dealers will remove and inspect the two mounting bolts for thread damage. New mounting bolts will be installed. If damage to the bolt threads is evident, new nuts will also be installed.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during august 2000.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 diesel at 1-972-756-5500.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion) |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V156000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-156?
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks. The steering gear box is mounted to the frame using a combination of two (2) mountings bolts with nuts and two (2) mounting studs. The two mounting bolts thread into mounting nuts that are welded to the inside of the frame. During vehicle manufacturing process, residual welding material from the welding of an adjacent bracket for the ABS relay may have accumulated in the two steering gear mounting nuts.
How is recall 00V-156 fixed?
Dealers will remove and inspect the two mounting bolts for thread damage. New mounting bolts will be installed. If damage to the bolt threads is evident, new nuts will also be installed.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.