Recall 10V554000: 2002–2004 Nissan Frontier and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 11, 2010

Manufacturer

Nissan north america, inc.

Potentially affected

500,552vehicles

Model years

2002–2004

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

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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2002 Nissan Frontier124 complaints
• 2003 Nissan Frontier77 complaints
• 2004 Nissan Frontier66 complaints
• 2002 Nissan Xterra157 complaints
• 2003 Nissan Xterra72 complaints
• 2004 Nissan Xterra84 complaints