| Issue ID | 589884 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10158719 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 30/05/06 |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On april 10, 2006 i purchased a 2006 nissan frontier 2wd truck. I took it in on may 30, 2006 to the dealership from which i purchased, key nissan in hardeeville south carolina, due to a noise in the steering column. They advised me that the noise was caused due to the failure of the bearings in the steering column and the vehicle was hazardous to drive. I am still waiting for the repairs to be completed. Please check to make sure that this hazardous condition is not common in all other 2006 nissan frontiers. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BEAUFORT, SC |
| VIN pattern | 1N6AD06U66CXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 10/04/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | KEY NISSAN |
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