NISSAN NV200 2013: STEERING:COLUMN

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V603000

Make Model Year
NISSAN NV200 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-11-26 2013-11-29 2013-12-04

Production Dates: 2013-02-06 - 2013-08-02

Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc.

Component: STEERING:COLUMN

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. "Nissan" is recalling certain model year 2013 NV200 vehicles. After the affected vehicles were built, the steering column assembly was disassembled for inspection. The steering columns may not have been reassembled correctly after the inspection.

Consequence

The incorrect reassembly of the steering column may cause certain steering column components to separate resulting in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nissan has notified the owners and inspected and corrected the steering column assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.