NHTSA Recall 06V402000: Anti-theft device (steering)
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,506 vehicles. It affects 2007 Nissan Maxima.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V402000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | PB026 |
| Component | STEERING › COLUMN LOCKING › ANTI-THEFT DEVICE |
| Report received | October 23, 2006 |
| Owner notification | December 18, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Nissan recall no. Pb026.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V402000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nissan Maxima | 2007 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.