Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V554000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 07/09/2001 to 10/20/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 500552 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 11/11/2010 | 11/12/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 frontier vehicles manufactured from july 9, 2001 through october 20, 2004, and model year 2002-2004, xterra vehicles manufactured from july 9, 2001, through january 6, 2005. over time corrosion may form in the lower steering column joint and limit movement of the joint. the limited movement of this joint may create excessive load on the lower steering column shaft. if the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition, it may lead to cracking of the shaft during low speed maneuvers that require large steering inputs. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The shaft may break which could result in loss of steering control during these low speed maneuvers increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The steering column shaft and joint will be replaced with a shaft of a different design. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during december 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 04/27/2011 | 50113 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan frontier. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v554000 (steering column). the dealer advised that the steering was off center and the recall repair could not be performed without the steering being centered. the additional failure was not covered under the recall. the contact stated that the recalled defect was what caused the additional failure. the manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. the manufacturer advised that someone would contact him at a later date. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,113 and the failure mileage was 53,000. | |||
| 04/27/2011 | 50113 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 nissan frontier. nhtsa campaign id number 10v554000 steering column was performed on the vehicle april 27 2011 and the dealer advised that the steering was off centered, but the failure was not included in the recall the contact stated the repair caused the steering to be off centered. the manufacturer was contacted a report was taken 7156019, and they advised that someone would contact him. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 50,113 and the failure mileage was 53,000. li | |||
| 01/02/2011 | 59533 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan frontier. the driver of the vehicle was attempting a turn when the power steering failed. the driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree injuring her head and knee. the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v554000 (steering: column) and contacted the manufacturer but received no assistance. the vehicle was traded and sold in an auction. the failure and current mileage was 59,533. | |||
| 01/02/2011 | 59533 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 nissan frontier. the contact stated his daughter was driving the vehicle and while she attempted to turn the steering failed, she lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. she received injuries to the head and knee. the contact received nhtsa recall campaign id number: 10v554000 steering: column after the failure occurred. the manufacturer took a report 7099795. the manufacturer advised he will receive a call back. the vehicle was traded and sold in an auction. the failure and the current mileage was 59,533. li | |||
| 03/01/2011 | |||
| On the recall notice for corrosion on steering column. i took the truck to premier nissan of san jose dealership invoice. 370751 they replaced the defected part steering column lower shaft-salt area, but now my steering wheel in not straight, and alignment all messed up. now it is not safe to drive my truck. i mentioned it to the service manager and he said we can not do anything about it,that shaft only goes in one way. i compliant to the nissan north america ref #7108197, march 3,2011 they are suppose to call me tomorrow. please help to solve this problem. thank you | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 5000 | ||
| Since purchase in 2004 the tilt steering does lock into place. the steering wheel moves up and down during driving which could result in an crash. the tilt mechanism has been repaired and replaced by the dealer with the same failure to lock and hold after a short period of time. this must be a design error since after repair/replacement there is no positive lock for the tilt control. | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 08/28/2006 | 27271 | 1 | |
| 2003 nissan frontier had intermittent loss of power steering. mechanic stated that the steering box they replaced was defective and it needed to order another one. *kb the steering box the dealer install began to drip fluid within 30 day of installation. the consumer believes a defect exist in the steering boxes nissan is installing in their vehicle's. the consumer request reimbursement for the original gear box replaced. | |||