NHTSA Recall # | 5904 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 00V410000 |
MFG Compaign # | R0006 |
Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Supplier | INFINITI |
Brand | INFINITI |
Model | QX4 |
Model Year | 2001 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
Date of notification | 22/12/00 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/10/99 |
End date of manufacturing | 22/03/00 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/12/00 |
Report created | 12/12/00 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 9200 |
Defect summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have an ignition lock assembly with improperly seated key cylinder cap connector pins. Vibration can cause the connecting pins to loosen and/or fall out allowing the key cylinder cap to disengage from the key cylinder. |
Consequence summary | If this occurs, the steering wheel lock rod can move, which could lock the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the ignition lock assembly and assemblies with loose or missing end cap connector pins will be replaced. A ring clip will be installed on all others to prevent loosening of the pins. |
Recall notes | Owner notification began december 22, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |