NHTSA Recall 00V156000: Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,058 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ud UD1200.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V156000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Report received | June 5, 2000 |
| Owner notification | August 4, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks. The steering gear box is mounted to the frame using a combination of two (2) mountings bolts with nuts and two (2) mounting studs. The two mounting bolts thread into mounting nuts that are welded to the inside of the frame. During vehicle manufacturing process, residual welding material from the welding of an adjacent bracket for the ABS relay may have accumulated in the two steering gear mounting nuts.
Safety risk
This may have resulted in decreased torque to the steering gear box mounting bolts during assembly.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and inspect the two mounting bolts for thread damage. New mounting bolts will be installed. If damage to the bolt threads is evident, new nuts will also be installed.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during august 2000.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 diesel at 1-972-756-5500.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V156000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.