2004 Nissan Frontier | 2002 Nissan Frontier | 2003 Nissan Xterra | 2002 Nissan Xterra | 2004 Nissan Xterra | 2003 Nissan Frontier — Steering: column
Published November 12, 2010 · Recall initiated: November 11, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V554000, published November 12, 2010 and initiated November 11, 2010. Recalling firm: Nissan North America, Inc.; 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2002 Nissan Frontier | 2003 Nissan Xterra | 2002 Nissan Xterra | 2004 Nissan Xterra | 2003 Nissan Frontier — Steering: column.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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 1-800-647-7261.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NISSAN
- Model
- FRONTIER
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2004 NISSAN FRONTIER | 2002 NISSAN FRONTIER | 2003 NISSAN XTERRA | 2002 NISSAN XTERRA | 2004 NISSAN XTERRA | 2003 NISSAN FRONTIER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2002 Nissan Frontier | 2003 Nissan Xterra | 2002 Nissan Xterra | 2004 Nissan Xterra | 2003 Nissan Frontier — Steering: column recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V554000 on November 12, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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 1-800-647-7261.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NISSAN. Model: FRONTIER.