Component
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's anti-theft device may not work properly, which could allow the steering wheel to lock unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you turn the key to the 'off' position while the transmission is not in 'park', the steering wheel could lock when you turn it to the right, which could make it difficult to steer the vehicle.
Free Fix
The dealership will inspect and replace the steering wheel lock assembly at no cost to you, and the recall started on December 18, 2006.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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