Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
NISSAN
Model Of Vehicle
XTERRA
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
10V554000
Component Description
Steering:Column
Effect Of Defect
The Shaft May Break Which Could Result In Loss Of Steering Control During These Low Speed Maneuvers Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20010709
End Of Manufacture
20050106
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
500552
Date Owners Notified
20101213
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20101111
Make Campaign Number
R1037