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Vehicle recall 96V034000 · February 22, 1996

1996 Nissan Pathfinder

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Dealers are replacing the steering transfer gear assembly with a new assembly having different lubricant.
Notes
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
96V034000
Reported to NHTSA
February 22, 1996
Filed by
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification
September 2, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected
1,775
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Recall 96V034000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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