Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1110130 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | December 4, 2003 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Nissan |
| Component | Suspension Arm / Rod |
| Production period | March 1999 — April 18, 2003 |
| Vehicles affected | 259 units |
Defect
The ball joint bracket on the transverse link suspension arm was improperly machined. Repeated road-load inputs during driving cause a crack to develop in the bracket. Continued use allows the bracket to fracture, resulting in tire contact with the wheel house and loss of vehicle stability.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the left and right transverse links with corrected parts.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| EA0 | Hypermini | EA0-700001 — EA0-700249; EA0-000001 — EA0-000207 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
緩衝装置（トランスバースリンク）のボールジョイント部ブラケットの加工形状に不適 切なものがあり、走行時に繰り返し路面からの入力を受けると、当該ブラケットに亀裂が 発生するものがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると、当該ブラケットが切損し、タ イヤがホイールハウスと干渉し、走行安定性を損なうおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、左右のトランスバースリンクを対策品と交換する。
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=3000652