EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET IDLER ARMS FOR USE ON 1986 1/2 - 1995 NISSAN TRUCKS WITH 2-WHEEL
— Recall Campaign #98E032000
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET IDLER ARMS FOR USE ON 1986 1/2 - 1995 NISSAN TRUCKS WITH 2-WHEEL DRIVE. A TAPERED HOLE IN THE LINKAGE END IS TOO SMALL IN DIAMETER SO THAT THE STUD IN THE CENTER LINK WILL NOT INSTALL TO THE CORRECT DEPTH. IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO INSTALL THE COTTER PIN.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 95 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
98E032000
| Manufacturer: | MOOG AUTOMOTIVE |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 06, 1998 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 98E032000 |
| Units affected: | 95 |
- Description:
- EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET IDLER ARMS FOR USE ON 1986 1/2 - 1995 NISSAN TRUCKS WITH 2-WHEEL DRIVE. A TAPERED HOLE IN THE LINKAGE END IS TOO SMALL IN DIAMETER SO THAT THE STUD IN THE CENTER LINK WILL NOT INSTALL TO THE CORRECT DEPTH. IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO INSTALL THE COTTER PIN.
- Consequeces:
- WITHOUT THE COTTER PIN, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE NUT COULD LOOSEN IN SERVICE OR THAT THE STUD IN THE CENTER LINK COULD BE DAMAGED DURING THE TIGHTENING PROCESS. IF THE ARM DISCONNECTS AT THIS PIVOT POINT, THE CENTER LINK WILL BE ALLOWED TO DROP OUT OF ITS PROPER POSITION, CAUSING DISRUPTION TO THE STEERING.
- Corrective action:
- MOOG WILL REPLACE THESE IDLER ARMS WITH IDLER ARMS FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 6, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT IDLER ARM WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MOOG AT 1-314-385-3400.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).