Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The steering shaft sector is a critical part in your vehicle's steering system. It's the part that connects your steering wheel to the wheels. In some 2010 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra models, the fasteners that hold this part in place might not be tightened properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's a crash, the airbag in front of you might not deploy correctly. Also, the steering shaft could come loose, making it harder to control your vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will inspect the steering column and tighten the fasteners to the right amount, and replace any missing ones free of charge. This repair is already underway, so you should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261 to schedule it.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
NISSAN HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER, AND XTERRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 22, 2010 TO MARCH 13, 2010. ON SOME OF THE POTENTIALLY AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE FASTENERS SECURING THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG MODULE, AND ALSO THE FASTENERS SECURING THE STEERING SHAFT POSITIONING BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TRAJECTORY MIGHT BE AFFECTED. THE FASTENERS COULD POSSIBLY COME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN POSITIONING BRACKET INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG FASTENERS AND ANY MISSING FASTENERS WILL BE REPLACED AND ALL LOOSE FASTENERS WILL BE RETIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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