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Pathfinder/ Navara Recall

Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 16:36

Member - TPM (SA)

Hi folks,

Crikey another recall ! Steering shaft problem. Hope this doesnt become a habit.
The Coopers Tyres are also on this site; www.recalls.gov.au

Nissan R51 Pathfinder/D40 Navara

Date: 27/02/2006

Supplier Name: Nissan Motor Company (Australia) Pty Ltd

Product Make: Nissan

Product Model: R51 Pathfinder/D40 Navara

Target Number: R51 - 4868, D40 - 1850

Model Years From:

Consequences:

Campaign Number: PS6A1 and PS6AD

VIN Range: R51 Pathfinder: VSKJLWR51A0007409 to VSKJLWR51A0067774, VSKJVWR51A0007459 to VSKJVWR51A0069431. D40 Navara: VSKCLAD40A0025460 to VSKCLAD40A0069158, VSKCLND40A0033906 to VSKCLND40A0069215, VSKCVND40A0025461 to VSKCVND40A0069400.

Serial Range:

Product Info:

Defect Details: A concern related to the fitment of the lower steering shaft. If ignored, this condition could result in the lower shaft becoming detached and a subsequent loss of sterring control.

Consumer action: Contact your local dealer.

Market Coverage: National

Recall Coverage: National

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AnswerID: 157877   Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 16:41

Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) replied:

So the steering wheel comes off in your hands!!! Ok,, just read it again, hhmm ,,lower shaft.. Was Gonna say, there is a song about that. goes something like this, " You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel", .... forgotten the rest!!!
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FollowupID: 412217   Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 16:56

Member - TPM (SA) posted:

I have only just come over to the Nissan family, I hope this is not the 3.0 saga starting again ?
I wondered why when I turned left it went right.
It took a few weeks of intensive training to get used to driving like that and now they want to fix it ! ; ) LOL
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FollowupID: 412314   Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 22:28

Truckster (Vic) posted:

whats the old saying about never buy a new model of something?
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FollowupID: 412321   Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 23:13

Member - TPM (SA) posted:

If no one ever bought new models we would still be on horses and perishing in the desert ; ) Sometimes you just have to go for it and not live in fear. The meek will not inherit the earth.

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FollowupID: 412322   Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 23:17

Member - TPM (SA) posted:

When are you joining up to EO Truckster, or are you scared ? or are you driving a first series of something?

LOL ........ : 0 )
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FollowupID: 412323   Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 23:33

Truckster (Vic) posted:

Scared? LOL of what?
Why join? No need to.

"The meek will not inherit the earth."
yes they will, Brian Cohen says so in the movie.
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FollowupID: 412326   Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 23:48

Member - TPM (SA) posted:

I think you and Brian are right, they out number us already !

Help !!!!.... Im being over run ........................................................
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AnswerID: 157888   Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 17:33

the outlaws replied:

i pick up my new navara on friday !!!!!!!!!!!!

i love the honesty behind car dealers i ask at least half a dozen times if there has been anydramas with the new model .

grrrrrrrrrr !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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FollowupID: 412222   Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 17:42

Member - TPM (SA) posted:

My wife told me she saw it in the newspaper. When she called to enquire about it, the guy said dont call unless you recieve a letter.
Its is listed on the Gov site but not on the Nissan site.
Being a new car you'd think they could at least call you personally to enquire if any problems were present with the steering?
I have to wait for a few days to know if mine is an issue or not even though the VIN matches.
My old troopy I traded in is still in the yard, I wonder if that will be the loan car !! LOL, 19 year old 320 on the clock and no problems with it.

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AnswerID: 157900   Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 18:25

cokeaddict replied:

Personally I wouldnt worry too much guys, These days MOST models have recall problems. These things are fantasic all rounders in my opinion. Enjoy them while u can.
I still believe if ur in a position to buy new....always wait till the series 2 or preferably 3 comes out..by them all ur problems are gone and u geta great value for money 4b.
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FollowupID: 412232   Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 01, 2006 at 18:33

Member - TPM (SA) posted:

To be honest I am not too worried. The car has to go in for the steel bar to be fitted in a few days and they will check it then. Thats the thing with recalls one vehicle may of had loose bolt or something minor. The lawyers get hold of it and it becomes a mjor issue.
The lesson was learnt by Firestone and Mitsubishi Trucks. Alot of people died before they came forward. The litagation was savage, and so it should be.
I just think a phone call is good manners, They havent sold that many in Adelade that they couldn't give you a " hows it going, by the way "
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