| Issue ID | 903142 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10444962 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | 370Z |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 25/11/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering lock solenoid failure at 38. 5k 1,500miles after 36k warranty. After dealership played parts changer for 3 weeks they finally worked up to the steering lock solenoid. Steering lock assm. $542 - $622 - #48700-jf00b production date: 2008. 10-2009. 08 - #48700-jf00c production date: 2009. 08-2009. 10 - #48700-jf00c production date: 2009. 10-2010. 09 - #48700-jf00d production date: 2010. 09- current (you want this one "d") obviously this part has gone through revisions. Total repair $837. 00 - 3 weeks in the shop. Had to have car towed to dealer after the "yellow" key light showed up. This part has failed on many nissan models with this type of electronic steering wheel lock. This needs to be a recall and anyone who paid to have it fixed needs to be reimbursed. A class action lawsuit need to be filed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MIDDLETOWN, NY |
| VIN pattern | JN1AZ44E39MXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | |
| Dealer's state code | |
| Dealer's ZIP code |