NHTSA Recall 10V554000: Column (steering)
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 500,552 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nissan Frontier.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V554000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R1037 |
| Component | STEERING › COLUMN |
| Report received | November 11, 2010 |
| Owner notification | December 13, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Nissan safety recal no. R1037.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V554000
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.