RJ-1951-0

On certain vehicles, the universal joint that connects the steering shaft and the gearbox may be insufficiently tightened, and therefore, dry steering can cause the joint to loosen. If this problem is left unattended, abnormal noise may be generated, and in the worst case, the joint could come off, which would make steering operations impossible.

Case Number: 
RJ-1951-0

Make/model:

Issued: 
Wed, 2007-10-17
Component: 
steering wheel (universal joint)
Affected: 
8 830
Correction: 
The universal joint should be replaced with the factory approved replacement unit, and the joint bolt should be tightened to the specified torque.
Identification: 
yellow paint on the upper section of the body panel (where the suspension is secured) in the right hand side of the engine room
Vehicle: 
Make: 
Daihatsu
Type: 
DBA-M401S
Period: 
28/04/2006..22/03/2007
Frame / Chassis No: 
M401S-0000054..M401S-0002218
Make: 
Daihatsu
Type: 
DBA-M402S
Period: 
28/04/2006..22/03/2007
Frame / Chassis No: 
M402S-0000060..M402S-0005605
Make: 
Daihatsu
Type: 
DBA-M411S
Period: 
28/04/2006..22/03/2007
Frame / Chassis No: 
M411S-0000056..M411S-0001174
unique_id_feeds: 
136168