NHTSA Recall 00V410000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V410000; Date: Dec. 5, 2000
If this occurs, the steering wheel lock rod can move, which could lock the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Infiniti QX4; 2001 Infiniti QX4
Component: Electrical System:ignition
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 9,200
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have an ignition lock assembly with improperly seated key cylinder cap connector pins. Vibration can cause the connecting pins to loosen and/or fall out allowing the key cylinder cap to disengage from the key cylinder.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the ignition lock assembly and assemblies with loose or missing end cap connector pins will be replaced. A ring clip will be installed on all others to prevent loosening of the pins.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began December 22, 2000. 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 Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 22, 2000
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