Recall 96V-034
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder: Steering (gear box (other than rack and pinion)).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-034
- Reported
- February 22, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 1,775 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Due to the type of lubricant used in the steering transfer gear assembly, the effort required to turn the steering wheel at low ambient temperatures (less than -30 c) could increase to the point where some drivers would have difficulty in turning the wheel.
The risk
This condition could result in the inability to change the direction of the vehicle while attempting to turn the wheel, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers are replacing the steering transfer gear assembly with a new assembly having different lubricant.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: steering; gear box. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact nissan at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Pathfinder 1996