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Nissan 720 Recall 81V063: Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft

NHTSA campaign 81V063, reported May 22, 1981, 42,735 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 81V063NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Problem
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.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Nissan 72019801981