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1986 Nissan 720 Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES WERE PRINTED ON CERTIFICATION LABELS.

    Possible Effects

    INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

    Action

    INSTALL CORRECTED TIRE INFORMATION LABEL ON DOORPOST CERTIFICATION LABEL.

    Notes

    SYSTEM: TIRE INFORMATION LABEL; FMVSS 120.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS, MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE, AND PASSENGER CARS.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1983-06-01 - 1988-09-01

    Vehicles Affected

    750000
  2. Recall Description

    THE STEERING COLUMN IS CONNECTED TO THE STEERING GEAR BY MEANS OF SPLINED SHAFT COUPLINGS. THESE COUPLINGS ARE SECURED WITH A TRANSVERSE BOLT AND LOCKWASHER. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BOLT WAS NOT TIGHTENED AND TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ALTHOUGH THE SPLINES PROVIDE ADEQUATE COUPLING TO PERMIT OPERATION, EXTENDED USE MAY RESULT IN SPLINE DISENGAGEMENT AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CORECTIVE ACTION: INSPECT AND CORRECT AS NECESSARY TO PRECLUDE SPLINE DISENGEMENT.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    Notes

    SYSTEM: STEERING/SHAFT COUPLING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MODEL 720 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1985-10-01 - 1985-10-01

    Vehicles Affected

    1340