recall information
Recall number
REC-002876
PRA number
2006/8636
Campaign number
PS6A2
Original published date
make and model information
Make
NISSAN
Model
D40 Navara
Affected units
2,035
Identifying features
From VSKCLAD40A0025460 to VSKCLAD40A0053741,
From VSKCLND40A0033906 to VSKCLND40A0055143, SKCLND40A0900600,
From VSKCVND40A0025461 to VSKCVND40A0055115, VSKCVND40A0900655
From VSKCLND40A0033906 to VSKCLND40A0055143, SKCLND40A0900600,
From VSKCVND40A0025461 to VSKCVND40A0055115, VSKCVND40A0900655
What are the defects?
A concern has been detected related to incorrect assembly and manufacture of the rear axle assembly of the vehicles. This may result in excessive wear of the rear wheel bearings that will lead to noise occurring from the rear axle. If this is not rectified the bearings could ultimately fail resulting in the half shaft assembly becoming detached from the axle.
What are the hazards?
Accident
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles are advised to contact a Nissan dealer to arrange for rectification of their vehicle.
Supplier details
Nissan Motor Company (Australia) Pty Ltd
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
