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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V554📅 Nov 12, 2010

2002–2004 Nissan Frontier & 2002–2004 Nissan Xterra recall: steering

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V554000
Manufacturer recall #
R1037
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
500,552
Component
STEERING:COLUMN
Owner phone
1-800-647-7261
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 13, 2010
Built
Jul 9, 2001 – Oct 20, 2004
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Nissan safety recal no. R1037.owners 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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V554 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V554?

2002–2004 Nissan Frontier & 2002–2004 Nissan Xterra. 500,552 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Nissan dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-647-7261.