Recalls for 2007 Nissan Maxima

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

Posted on: 2006-10-23
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.

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.