NHTSA Recall 06V402000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V402000; Date: Oct. 23, 2006
If the key is turned to the "off" position without the transmission being in the "park" position, it is possible that the steering wheel can lock when turned to the right.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Nissan Maxima
Component: Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 9,506
Recall Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with an 'intelligent key' fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection. " during an inspection of some vehicles at the assembly plant, it was found that the steering wheel was locked with the ignition knob in the "off" position but the vehicle transmission not being in the "park" position.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel lock assembly free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2006. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Recall Notes:
Nissan recall no. Pb026. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 18, 2006
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