Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06V402000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V402000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 9,506 affected units, STEERING WHEEL LOCK INTELLIGENT KEY/FMVSS 114, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V402000
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2006-10-23T00:00:00
Subject: Steering wheel lock intelligent key/fmvss 114
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 9,506

Details

MFR Campaign Number: PB026
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-5dp5-z3ft.nhdx
NHTSA ID: 06V402000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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