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.
Nissan North America – STEERING WHEEL LOCK INTELLIGENT KEY/FMVSS 114
| Report Received Date | 10/23/2006 |
| NHTSA ID | 06V402000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | PB026 |
| Potentially Affected | 9506 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=06V402000) |
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