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 01/06/2005 | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| NTB01083 | 11/28/2001 | 628209 | Vehicles may experience steering pull during braking. *jg | 03/06/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 04/05/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 nissan xterra. the contact stated the vehicle had nhtsa recall campaign id number: 10v554000 (steering column) and then started having problems with the steering. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and was told the upper steering column needed to be replace and possibly the gear box. the contact was then told by the manufacturer to take the vehicle to another dealer. the vehicle was taken to another dealer and the contact was told the vehicle needed a new power steering pump. the contact feels the problems started with the recall repair because the steering worked fine and was not stiff prior to the recall. the failure mileage and current mileages were 92,000.rl | |||
| 05/27/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan xterra. the contact stated that after having recall repairs performed under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v554000 (steering:column), the vehicle became difficult to steer. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the gear box was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who offered to take liability for the repair parts. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 102,000. | |||
| 05/27/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2002 nissan xterra. the contact stated that after having repairs done for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v554000 ( component: steering:column) the vehicle was hard to steer. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the gear box was defective and needed to be replace. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who offered to provide the parts . the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 102,000. pm | |||
| 05/09/2011 | |||
| Nissan is saying i have to get recall work done at dealer. juneau, alaska does not have a nissan dealer and there are no roads out of juneau. | |||
| 01/04/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl* the contact previously owned a 2002 nissan xterra. the contact was driving approximately 15 mph when the steering wheel became resistant to movement. the contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and crashed into a residential home. the contact sustained a dislocated shoulder and her head struck and penetrated the front windshield. the vehicle was destroyed and a police report was available. the contact later received notification of a recall for the steering under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v554000 (steering:column). the manufacturer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. | |||
| 01/04/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact previously owned a 2002 nissan xterra. the contact was involved in a crash. the vehicle was destroyed. while driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to move, causing the contact to crash into a home. three months after the recall was issued, the contact received recall notification number: 10v554000 (steering:column). the contacts shoulder was dislocated and her head went through the front windshield. the contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. a police report was available. bw | |||
| 01/05/2011 | 102000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 nissan xterra. the contact stated that she received a recall notice in regards to nhtsa campaign id number (10v554000-steering:column). after taking the vehicle in to the dealer for the notice they advised her that they do not manufacturer that part anymore, so they can't repair the vehicle. the vehicle has not been repaired for the steering column. the failure and current mileages were approximately 102,000. tb | |||
| 09/05/2005 | 1 | 11/12/2002 | |
| Dt: 2002 nissan xterra. the consumer states on september 5, 2005 vehicle veered to the left, and when she tried to correct it, nothing would happen. it was raining and the road was wet. this caused the vehicle to hit the median wall on the turnpike. the vehicle turned over and landed upside down. the vehicle was towed to a body shop, and the insurance adjuster totaled the vehicle. there has been no indication as to why this occurred, no one has inspected the vehicle. a police report was taken. the driver sustained minor abrasions on legs and arms, was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. the passenger sustained a broken toe ,and back and breasts were bothering her. *ak | |||
| 05/20/2004 | 47000 | 2 | |
| While driving 30 mph steering wheel pulled to the right. consumer managed to pull over vehicle, and had it towed to the dealership, but dealership did not resolve the problem.*ak | |||
| 03/07/2003 | 13755 | 25 | 01/25/2003 |
| My 2002 nissan xterra 4x2 steering was designed to not return to center on its own after making a sharp turn either right or left at slow speeds. i discovered this by almost running into a fence after turning out of a driveway into the right lane. this occurs every time...pulling into a parking place is a real challange to keep from ramming the car next to me. my dealer admits they all do it with no correction avaliable.*ak | |||
| 05/20/2003 | 0 | ||
| This is a very solid, and stable vehicle in the snow and ice, (with studded snow tires, all season radials only work in florida) it handles well, and performs nicely for a small suv. the only complaints that i have with this vehicle, is that the ride is a bit rough. and it is a bit uncomfortable for taller people on long rides. to those that are complaining about the vehicle pulling to the left and right. cure #1, get the car aligned. #2, check the road you are driving on, the track width on the xterra is narrow, it may be catching a groove in the road. #3 check the tire pressures, to complaints about the braking....... have the brakes checked, rotors, pads, or calipers could be sticking. *nlm | |||
| 12/09/2002 | 2500 | 1 | 04/03/2002 |
| While driving vehicle pulls to the right or left. also, when braking it tends to pull on either side making it hard to control. *jb | |||
| 09/24/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that while driving and without warning the steering wheel will pull to the right and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. dealer notified. mr | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 07/04/2003 | 19000 | 1 | 07/18/2002 |
| Engine makes loud whistling sound; engine definitely lost power over the last year; will not go over 70-75 mph; makes loud whining/grinding sound when shifting gears; pulls to the right all the while driving; using an extraordinary amount of gas. (consumer can also be emailed at coranncoyner@msn.com) *la | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/18/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states while driving and applying the brakes steering wheel would pull in either directions. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| While applying unlock button on the keyless remote entry without warning heared a loud noise, causing drivers air bag to deploy. *ak | |||