Recall 06V402000 — STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE Defect in 2007-2007 NISSAN MAXIMA
RECALL This recall affects up to 9,506 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V402000 |
| Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 9,506 |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN 'INTELLIGENT KEY' 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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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