NHTSA Recall 10V554000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V554000; Date: Nov. 11, 2010
The shaft may break which could result in loss of steering control during these low speed maneuvers increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Nissan Frontier; 2003 Nissan Frontier; 2004 Nissan Frontier; 2002 Nissan Xterra; 2003 Nissan Xterra; 2004 Nissan Xterra
Component: Steering:column
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 500,552
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Nissan safety recal no. R1037. Owners 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 13, 2010
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