Nissan over time corrosion may form in the lower steering column joint and limit movement of the joint.
The short version
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported a problem with the steering column. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
THE SHAFT MAY BREAK WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL DURING THESE LOW SPEED MANEUVERS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT AND JOINT WILL BE REPLACED WITH A SHAFT OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 10V-554.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2002–2004 | Nissan Frontier |
| 2002–2004 | Nissan Xterra |
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