Recall ID# 06V402000 - STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

Recall Date:
OCT 23, 2006

Model Affected:
2007 NISSAN MAXIMA

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 **** IN THE ??OFF?? POSITION BUT THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION NOT BEING IN THE ??PARK?? POSITION.

Consequence:
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.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Potential Units Affected:
9506

Notes:
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

 

Got my notice in the mail about three days ago. Now you wonder if the dealer's have the parts yet.