Pathfinder 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (1996)
Steering Gear: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 96V034000: Steering Effort Problem
DUE TO THE TYPE OF LUBRICANT USED IN THE STEERING TRANSFER GEAR ASSEMBLY, THE EFFORT REQUIRED TO TURN THE
STEERING WHEEL AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (LESS THAN -30 C) COULD INCREASE TO THE POINT WHERE SOME
DRIVERS WOULD HAVE DIFFICULTY IN TURNING THE WHEEL. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE INABILITY TO CHANGE
THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE WHEEL, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE
ACCIDENT. DEALERS ARE REPLACING THE STEERING TRANSFER GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY HAVING DIFFERENT
LUBRICANT.
SYSTEM: STEERING; GEAR BOX.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES.
NOTE: 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 AT 1-800-647-7261. ALSO CONTACT THE
NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
1996 NISSAN TRUCK PATHFINDER