MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1123910 — Steering linkage

Filed September 30, 2009 · Nissan

Overview

MLIT filing number1123910
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedSeptember 30, 2009
Manufacturer(s)Nissan
ComponentSteering linkage
Production periodJuly 19, 2007 — August 21, 2007
Vehicles affected4,079 units

Defect

In the steering system intermediate shaft, the pinion shaft has not been inserted to sufficient depth, leaving it without a secure connection. As a result, the pinion shaft gradually works its way out and, in the worst case, may cause a complete loss of steering control.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, inspect the pinion shaft insertion depth. If insertion depth is insufficient, properly re-insert and assemble the shaft.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 11 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
DBA-AK12 MARCH AK12-891489 — AK12-891866
DBA-C11 TIIDA C11-159762 — C11-161193
DBA-G11 BLUEBIRD SYLPHY G11-015704 — G11-015927
DBA-JC11 TIIDA JC11-025754 — JC11-025894
DBA-KG11 BLUEBIRD SYLPHY KG11-062619 — KG11-064383
DBA-NC11 TIIDA NC11-128111 — NC11-128254
DBA-NG11 BLUEBIRD SYLPHY NG11-010282 — NG11-010335
DBA-SC11 TIIDA LATIO SC11-109745 — SC11-110775
DBA-SJC11 TIIDA LATIO SJC11-017566 — SJC11-017595
DBA-SNC11 TIIDA LATIO SNC11-121846 — SNC11-122047
DBA-YK12 MARCH YK12-510087 — YK12-510107

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

かじ取装置の中間シャフトにおいて、ピニオンシャフトの挿入が不十分なため、確実に締結されていないものがある。そのため、ピニオンシャフトが徐々に抜け出して、最悪の場合、ハンドル操作ができなくなるおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、当該ピニオンシャフトの挿入代を点検し、挿入代が不十分な場合は、適切に挿入して組み付ける。

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=3002191

Check your own vehicle: to see whether this filing affects a specific chassis number — and find every other recall for it — use the chassis lookup on the home page.

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