Vehicle recall 80V046000 · April 21, 1980
1980 Nissan 310
The main shaft lock nut may come loose due to an improper fastening of the nut during assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The main shaft lock nut may come loose due to an improper fastening of the nut during assembly. The looseness of the nut can prevent shifting from one gear to another or selection of neutral. If the lock nut comes completely loose on the main shaft, greatly increased internal friction in the transmission could result. In extreme cases, the transmission may become totally inoperable. At low speeds, the vehicle could unexpectedly exhibit an effect similar to brake application.
- Remedy
- Vehicles will be inspected and tested. If necessary, the main shaft lock nut will be tightened properly at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with four speed manualtransmissions.system: power train; main shaft lock nut.consequences of defect: a vehicle accident without prior warning can result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V046000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 21, 1980
- Filed by
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- May 5, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 15,019
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Power train › Manual transmission
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nissan 310 (1980): 1980
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