NHTSA Complaint #10643173 — 2002 NISSAN XTERRA

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10643173
Vehicle	2002 NISSAN XTERRA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	October 4, 2014
Date Filed	October 7, 2014
Mileage	125,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V554000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.

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