Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1125060 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | April 8, 2010 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Nissan, Nissan Diesel |
| Component | Propeller shaft |
| Production period | February 1999 — April 10, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 133 units |
Defect
The heat treatment applied to the propeller shaft spline yoke is incorrect, resulting in insufficient strength. Continued use may cause cracks to develop at that location. In the worst case, the propeller shaft may fracture, leaving the vehicle inoperable.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the propeller shaft with a conforming part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KC-RA531MBN | － | RA531MBN-10038 |
| KC-RA531RBM | － | RA531RBM-00308 — RA531RBM-10024 |
| KC-RA531RBN | － | RA531RBN-00298 — RA531RBN-10037 |
| KC-RA550RBM | － | RA550RBM-10004 — RA550RBM-10005 |
| KC-RA550RBN | － | RA550RBN-00109 — RA550RBN-10024 |
| KC-RA550RBU | － | RA550RBU-10009 — RA550RBU-10019 |
| KC-UA521LAN | － | UA521LAN-10015 |
| KC-UA521NAN | － | UA521NAN-00089 — UA521NAN-10010 |
| KC-UA521RAN | － | UA521RAN-10012 — UA521RAN-10014 |
| KC-UA521TAN | － | UA521TAN-10011 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
プロペラシャフトのスプラインヨークの熱処理が不適切なため、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、当該部位に亀裂が生じ、最悪の場合、プロペラシャフトが破損し、走行不能となるおれがある。
改善措置
全車両、プロペラシャフトを良品と交換する。
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=3002314
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