1980 NISSAN 720 RECALL - #81V063000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AXLE ASSEMBLY : AXLE SHAFT
IF INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE DRIVEN IN DEEP MUD OR WATER FOR LONG DISTANCES AND AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, MUD AND WATER MAY PENETRATE THE FRONT WHEEL HUB THROUGH THE GREASE SEAL. UNDER THESE CONDITIONS THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING COULD WEAR PREMATURELY, DUE TO BEARING CONTAMINATION.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1980 NISSAN 720 |
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| Manufacturer |
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1979 - 4/1/1981 |
| Recalled on |
6/2/1981 |
| Influenced by |
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/27/1981 |
| # Affected |
42,735 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
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| Description |
IF INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE DRIVEN IN DEEP MUD OR WATER FOR LONG DISTANCES AND AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, MUD AND WATER MAY PENETRATE THE FRONT WHEEL HUB THROUGH THE GREASE SEAL. UNDER THESE CONDITIONS THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING COULD WEAR PREMATURELY, DUE TO BEARING CONTAMINATION. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED GREASE SEAL. UPON INSPECTION, IF SIGNS OF BEARING WEAR OR RUST ARE PRESENT, THE BEARING WILL ALSO BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICK UP TRUCK, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT WHEEL BEARING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF OWNER/DRIVER CONTINUES TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE INTHIS CONDITION, THE BEARING MAY SEIZE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: UNTIL THE CORRECTION IS MADE, THE OWNER IS ADVISED TO TRY AND AVOIDDRIVING IN DEEP MUD OR WATER. IF AN UNUSUAL NOISE DEVELOPS IN THE FRONT OF THEVEHICLE, HAVE IT CHECKED IMMEDIATELY. |
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