Recall 06V402000: 2007 Nissan Maxima

Report received

Oct 23, 2006

Manufacturer

Nissan north america, inc.

Potentially affected

9,506vehicles

Model years

2007

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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 began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Nissan Maxima129 complaints