Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10V554000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V554000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 500,552 affected units, STEERING COLUMN LOWER SHAFT, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 frontier vehicles manufactured from july 9, 2001 through october 20, 2004, and model year 2002-2004, xterra vehicles manufactured from july 9, 2001, through january 6, 2005. over time corrosion may form in the lower steering column joint and limit movement of the joint. the limited movement of this joint may create excessive load on the lower steering column shaft. if the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition, it may lead to cracking of the shaft during low speed maneuvers that require large steering inputs.

Corrective Action

The steering column shaft and joint will be replaced with a shaft of a different design. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall began on december 13, 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V554000

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2010-11-11T00:00:00

Subject: Steering column lower shaft

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 500,552

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R1037

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 frontier vehicles manufactured from july 9, 2001 through october 20, 2004, and model year 2002-2004, xterra vehicles manufactured from july 9, 2001, through january 6, 2005. over time corrosion may form in the lower steering column joint and limit movement of the joint. the limited movement of this joint may create excessive load on the lower steering column shaft. if the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition, it may lead to cracking of the shaft during low speed maneuvers that require large steering inputs.

Consequence Summary: The shaft may break which could result in loss of steering control during these low speed maneuvers increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: The steering column shaft and joint will be replaced with a shaft of a different design. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall began on december 13, 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V554000

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Created At: 1742808662

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