2000-2001 Infiniti QX4 recall: ignition

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 5, 2000. It covers about 9,200 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 9,200
reported: Dec 5, 2000
owners notified: Dec 22, 2000
related complaints: 5

Electrical system: ignition

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have an ignition lock assembly with improperly seated key cylinder cap connector pins. Vibration can cause the connecting pins to loosen and/or fall out allowing the key cylinder cap to disengage from the key cylinder.
Risk: If this occurs, the steering wheel lock rod can move, which could lock the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ignition lock assembly and assemblies with loose or missing end cap connector pins will be replaced. A ring clip will be installed on all others to prevent loosening of the pins.

Recall number 00V410000

Affected vehicles

Infiniti QX4 2000-2001 2000 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about electrical problems.

2000 Infiniti QX4 2001 Infiniti QX4

Questions about recall 00V410000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Infiniti QX4 ignition?

Yes. Recall 00V410000, reported on December 5, 2000, covers about 9,200 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V410000?

Dealers will inspect the ignition lock assembly and assemblies with loose or missing end cap connector pins will be replaced. A ring clip will be installed on all others to prevent loosening of the pins.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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