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Recall 10V-554

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2002 to 2004 Nissan Frontier and 1 other model: Steering (column).

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-554
Reported
November 11, 2010
Vehicles affected
500,552 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

The shaft may break which could result in loss of steering control during these low speed maneuvers increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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 began on december 13, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Nissan safety recal no. R1037.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles