Recall 06V402000: Nissan Maxima
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Summary
The problem. 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 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan recall no. Pb026.customers 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V402000
- Manufacturer campaign
- PB026
- Manufacturer
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Report received
- October 23, 2006
- Owners notified
- December 18, 2006
- Built
- May 25, 2006 – Jul 20, 2006
- Units affected
- 9,506
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 114
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Maxima: 2007
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.