Known Recalls

Model year record

1981 Nissan 720

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 81V063000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

Component
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
42,735
Reported to NHTSA
1981-05-22
Owners notified
1981-07-27

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.