Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1119130 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | July 17, 2007 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Nissan, Nissan Diesel |
| Component | Steering Linkage |
| Production period | September 2000 — February 2007 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,435 units |
Defect
The intermediate arm bracket of the steering linkage assembly has insufficient strength. Continued use may cause the bracket to crack and, in the worst case, the bracket may fail completely, resulting in loss of steering control.
Corrective action
As an interim measure, inspect the intermediate arm bracket on all vehicles and replace any bracket found to have cracks with a new part. A permanent corrective measure will be implemented as soon as it becomes available.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KL-RP252GAN | － | RP252G-00040 — RP252G-00172 |
| KL-UA272KAM | － | UA272K-00001 — UA272K-30078 |
| KL-UA452KAN | － | UA452K-00011 — UA452K-10010 |
| KL-UA452MAN | － | UA452M-00026 — UA452M-10012 |
| KL-UA452PAN | － | UA452P-00070 — UA452P-01446 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
かじ取装置のリンケージ中間アームブラケットの強度が不足しているものがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると当該ブラケットに亀裂が発生し、最悪の場合、ブラケットが破損してハンドル操作ができなくなるおそれがある。
改善措置
暫定措置として、全車両、中間アームブラケットを点検し、亀裂が入っているものは新品に交換する。 なお、恒久対策が準備でき次第、速やかに恒久対策を実施する。
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=3001658
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