OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
81V063000
Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
Reported May 22, 1981 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Summary
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.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
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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