Nissan 720 (1980-1981): Power train
Recall 81V063000 · May 22, 1981 · Nissan North America, Inc.
42,735
vehicles affected
42,735
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 81V063000
- Date
- May 22, 1981
- Maker
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 42,735
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Axle assembly > Axle shaft
- Model years
- 1980-1981
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 81V063000?
1 model: Nissan 720 (1980-1981), about 42,735 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 81V063000?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.