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Recall 06V-402

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2007 Nissan Maxima: Steering (column locking, anti-theft device).

At a glance

Campaign number
06V-402
Reported
October 23, 2006
Vehicles affected
9,506 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Nissan recall no. Pb026.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles