Maxima V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2007)
Technical Service Bulletin # 06-090
Date: 061215
Recall PB026 - Steering Lock
Reference:
NTB06-090
Date:
December 15, 2006
VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2007 MAXIMA STEERING LOCK
CAMPAIGN I.D. #
PB026
NHTSA # :
06V-402
APPLIED VEHICLE:
2007 Maxima (A34)
APPLIED VINs:
1N4BA41E(*)7C 800028 - 810000
NOTE:
Use Service Comm to determine campaign eligibility.
INTRODUCTION
Nissan has determined that on some 2007 model year Maxima vehicles, the steering wheel lock may not comply with one of the requirements set forth in
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114.
The primary purpose of FMVSS No. 114 is to prevent vehicle theft. The standard specifies, among other things, that when the engine has been shut off,
the steering wheel lock should only engage if the transmission lever is in the "Park" position. The steering wheel lock assemblies on some 2007 Maxima
vehicles do not meet that requirement. Specifically, with the ignition knob turned to the "OFF" position, the steering may lock even if the transmission
lever is not in "Park", if the steering wheel is turned more than 60 degrees. Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Recall Campaign to inspect the steering
wheel lock and replace the steering wheel lock assembly if necessary.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number PB026 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature
dealing with this campaign.
NUMBER OF VEHICLES POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The number of vehicles potentially affected is approximately 9,506.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
It is the dealer's responsibility to check Service Comm for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary safety recall
which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and
vehicles in a dealer's inventory. Federal law requires that new vehicles in dealer inventory which are the subject of a safety recall must be corrected prior
to sale. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While federal law applies only to new
vehicles, Nissan strongly encourages dealers to correct any used vehicles in their inventory before they are retailed.