Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The ignition lock assembly in your vehicle may have a faulty connector that can come loose over time, causing the key cylinder cap to disengage.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, it could make the steering wheel lock, increasing the risk of a crash if you're driving.
Free Fix
The dealership will inspect and fix the issue for free, either by replacing the faulty connector or installing a clip to keep it secure.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS OCCURS, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK ROD CAN MOVE, WHICH COULD LOCK THE STEERING WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
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.
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