Loss of control
Japan
Published 12 Jul 2012
Ref JP-1129640
Nissan/Isuzu/UD Trucks: Propeller Shaft
Translated from Japanese · machine translation
- Country
- Japan
- Published
- 12 Jul 2012
- Units affected
- 3561
- Reference
- JP-1129640
Affected vehicles
Isuzu Elf 2007–2012
Nissan Atlas 2007–2012
Nissan Condor 2007–2012
ＵＤトラックス Condor 2007–2012
Hazard
In the front axle propeller shaft of all-wheel-drive vehicles, the water-sealing performance of the rear joint is inadequate. Water splashed during driving can enter the joint, causing lubrication failure. Continued operation may result in abnormal noise and vibration, and in severe cases, joint failure and loss of power transmission to the front wheels, making the vehicle difficult to operate.
Show original (日本語)
全輪駆動車の前輪用推進軸において、後ろ側継手部の遮水性能が不適切なため、走行中に巻き上げた水が当該継手部にかかって内部に侵入し、潤滑不良となることがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると、異音や振動が発生し、最悪の場合、当該継手が破損して前輪への動力伝達ができなくなり、走行が困難となるおそれがある。
Remedy
Add a water deflector plate to the rear joint of all vehicles and replace both front and rear joints with corrected parts. Additionally, notification of maintenance procedures for the corrected joints will be provided.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、後ろ側継手部に遮水板を追加するとともに、前後の継手を対策品と交換する。また、対策品の継手の整備方法を通知する。