NHTSA recall 96V-034 (96V034000)

steering recall reported February 22, 1996 - about 1,775 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V034000
Also written as: 96V-034
Reported: February 22, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~1,775
Component: steering

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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 (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS ARE REPLACING THE STEERING TRANSFER GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY HAVING DIFFERENT LUBRICANT.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-034 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Nissan Pathfinder - 1996

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