Interior - Body/Floor/Seat Vibration Or Drone Noise: Overview

Classification:
PD98-002

Reference:
NTB98-108

Date:
January 15, 1999

1997-99 PATHFINDER 2WD, BODY/FLOOR/SEAT VIBRATION OR DRONE NOISE

APPLIED VEHICLE:
1997-99 Pathfinder (R50) - 2WD only

APPLIED VIN:
Vehicles built before JN8AR05S8XW304760

APPLIED DATE:
Vehicles built before August 1, 1998

SERVICE INFORMATION

If an applied 1997-99 2WD Pathfinder exhibits body/floor/seat vibration or a cabin drone noise is heard at constant speeds of 40 to 70 mph, propeller shaft parts may have been machined incorrectly or may not be in alignment.

If this condition exists, it may be more easily noticed when driving on a smooth, straight roadway with a slight incline.

Replacement propeller shaft parts are available to correct this condition if it should occur. Use the following procedure to test drive the vehicle and inspect and replace the propeller shaft.





PARTS INFORMATION

CLAIMS INFORMATION





Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line using the claims coding as shown.