Nissan North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1981

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Nissan North America, Inc. in 1981. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 22, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BEARING:AXLE SHAFT

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.

NHTSA ID: 81V063000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 42,735

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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