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VehicleNov 11, 2010500,552 affected

Nissan recall: Steering

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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

The 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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
10V554000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Nov 11, 2010
Owners notified
Dec 13, 2010
Vehicles or items affected
500,552
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jul 9, 2001 to Oct 20, 2004
Part
Steering › Column
Maker's own recall number
R1037

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 .

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