| Issue ID | 589781 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10158652 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 29/05/06 |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Attempted to make a turn and almost didn't make it. Thought the power steering went out. Took vehicle to dealer who checked the vehicle and concluded that a bearing in the steering column had frozen. Ordered a new steering column section and told me they would call me when the part comes in. I am still driving the truck and it still is difficult to steer and fails to return to center on occasion. Am afraid the bearing will freeze and cause me to have an accident before they fix it. Suggest nissan may have gotten some defective steering column bearings which could cause accidents if the drivers are unaware of the problem. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3910 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BERMUDA RUN, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1N6AD06U46CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/03/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | MODERN NISSAN |
| Dealer's telephone number | 336-767-8260 |
| Dealer's city | WINSTON-SALEM |
| Dealer's state code | NC |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 27105 |