2002-2004 Nissan Frontier and Nissan Xterra recall: column

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 11, 2010. It covers about 500,552 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 500,552
reported: Nov 11, 2010
owners notified: Dec 13, 2010
related complaints: 83

Steering: column

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

Recall number 10V554000

Affected vehicles

Nissan Frontier 2002-2004 2002 2003 2004
Nissan Xterra 2002-2004 2002 2003 2004

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 83 complaints about steering problems.

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Questions about recall 10V554000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2004 Nissan Frontier and Nissan Xterra column?

Yes. Recall 10V554000, reported on November 11, 2010, covers about 500,552 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V554000?

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.

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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