Recall 06V-402: 2007 Nissan Maxima

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Oct 23, 2006, covering about 9,506 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-402
Report date
Oct 23, 2006
Vehicles affected
9,506
Owners notified
Dec 18, 2006

The problem

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 knob in the "off" position but the vehicle transmission not being in the "park" position.

The risk

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.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel lock assembly free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

Nissan recall no. Pb026.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
ComponentSteering › Column Locking › Anti-Theft Device
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number06V402000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Nissan Maxima2007All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 06V-402?

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 knob in the "off" position but the vehicle transmission not being in the "park" position.

How is recall 06V-402 fixed?

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel lock assembly free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.