In February 1994, Nissan filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Power Steering, covering the March. The filing affects 4,656 vehicles manufactured between October 13, 1993 and October 21, 1993.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1104300 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | February 22, 1994 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Nissan |
| Component | Power Steering |
| Production period | October 13, 1993 — October 21, 1993 |
| Vehicles affected | 4,656 units |
Filing in context
The Power Steering is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 43 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 4 Nissan notifications from 1994 in this archive. For scale, 1,980 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles.
Defect
A portion of the return-side rubber hose used in the power steering hydraulic line was manufactured with insufficient durability. Continued use causes the inner rubber lining of the hose to detach. In the worst case, the detached pieces may block the hydraulic circuit, reducing hydraulic pressure and causing the steering to become heavy.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, inspect the affected rubber hose. If inner rubber detachment is found, replace the power steering system components. Additionally, replace the rubber hose with a conforming part on all vehicles.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 2 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| E-HK11 | MARCH | HK11-066984 — HK11-067801 |
| E-K11 | MARCH | K11-160788 — K11-164854 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
動力式かじ取り装置（パワーステアリング）の油圧配管に使用しているゴムホース（戻 り側）の一部に、製造不良により耐久性の不足しているものがあるため、このままの状態 で使用を続けると、当該ホースの内面ゴムが剥離し、最悪の場合、その剥離片が油圧経路 を閉塞するため、油圧が低下して、ハンドルが重くなるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該ゴムホースを点検し、内面ゴムが剥離しているものは、パワーステアリン グ装置の構成部品を交換する。なお、全車両、ゴムホースを良品と交換する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3000020
Related recalls
Same manufacturer, same component
Other Nissan filings involving the Power Steering, closest to this one by filing date.
Power Steering — affects 10 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Power Steering — affects 32 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Power Steering — affects 80,381 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other recalls affecting the same models
Filings whose affected type codes overlap with this one, newest first.