^ Only if your car is still under warranty. I would pull the fuse even after the recall. There has to be a reason why the late 2011 - current Zs don't have a SLU.

I haven't received my recall notice yet but called my service mgr, gave him he recall number, P3208, and he took it from there. I took it in today and the unit was replaced in less than an hour at N/C. Mine had never indicated a problem and hope it doesn't now that it has been changed. I think they have a list of VIN's the recall affects. It was an easy trip to the dealer.

Version D

Yup

My dealer left me a VM today about the recall.

My SL is a D. It's also broken. My 2nd one. Fuse is out.

Guess when I go in for the recall I'll take my 10amp fuse and tell them to put it in while replacing the SL.

I'll just take the fuse out again after. This will be my 3rd SL lols.


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I just called my dealer to schedule an appointment and when he ran my VIN he says mine is not affected. Anyway for me to check he isn't handing me a line. Mine is a 6/10 build.

I haven't seen the list of affected VINs, but it is my understanding that the recall is for all 2009-2010 370Zs. Call another dealer and ask.

Mine is also a 6/10 build and I called 2 dealers in my area with the VIN number and I also called Nissan customer service and no recall for my vehicle.

Looks like I misunderstood. :(

Just a wild guess, but it could be that your Z came with a Rev D ESCL (SLU). You might want to look at the ESCL label and check. If it's not a Rev D, pitch a fit with Nissan.

Yeah it's Rev C. I think two versions of a Rev C came out before D. So we have the second verion of Rev C lock I assume. So it might be the early 2010's that has the recalls who knows but you right Nissan should do all 2010's.

There have been enough Rev C failures reported that I would be concerned.

First I've heard of two versions of Rev C. Something doesn't sound quite right about that. Why wouldn't they call "Rev C version 2" "Rev D"? You could be right - this whole ESCL (SLU) debacle is bewildering to me.

Even with a Rev D I would still pull the fuse. I haven't called the dealer yet, but I have an 08/10 build 2010 with the Rev C so if your 06/10 wasn't under the recall, I doubt mine is either.

Call NNA

I called Nissan of North America and gave them my VIN. They confirmed no recall for my 6/10 build. I haven't checked the Rev yet. Where is it located? I did get a case # from the guy I spoke to, and his name, just in case anything happens. He also took all my information and I am on record with an inquiry. Seemed like a decent guy, but I don't trust any corporations.

It's attached underneath to the steering wheel column. You gonna have to get on your knees and squeeze under to see with a flashlight. You looking for a grayish looking box with a white label with letters and numbers and something should stand out that reads 48700-JF00C.

Happened to me
 

I have a 2009 sport touring. Would not start had to be towed. No recall that I have seen.

Received recall notice today for my 2010 Nismo. Had installed the bypass harness awhile ago since i had the C revision but will have the dealer replace the locking device anyway but will still use the bypass harness for peace of mind.

Mine showed up today. All I have to do is take it out of storage before I make my appointment. With a few inches of snow today, I guess that I will have to wait a while. I'll still call to have them save me one.

Do I have to put the fuse back in before intake it in to the dealer? Or will they do it?

Hey this thread is like 11 pages on my iPhone so I apologize of this has been posted already.

If your steering lock failed and you had it replaced already (mine went in 2012), regardless of what revision model you got, still take it in and they're replacing it with an even newer model.

It depends on the dealer/service department. They may want you to pay to have them replace the fuse (the fuse is not part of the "recall"). I have an appointment to get mine replaced on Monday and will be putting the fuse back before I go in. I'll pull the fuse again when I get home.

Well i just got the voluntary recall notice in the mail from nissan to replace the steering wheel lock at no charge.
Ive decided im not going to waste my time having it replaced cause i already pulled the fuse.

is anyone else planning on skipping this voluntary recall work?

I think u should waste your time and have it replace.


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Agree. Cost/benefit. A couple wasted hours is worth having the likely slightly better unit that NISSAN later officially fixed by nuking it from the Z design.

Hmm. I re-read what I wrote and I want to reply to myself. Not sure if serious.

Damn SL paradox.

For real though. I have to get my recall part. Since I'm driving with a broken unit and no fuse.

For me the funny part will be explaining to them, first replace the part, then put this fuse back in. "No I didn't break it by taking out the fuse. That's why there's a recall. What do you mean since it took out the fuse I don't qualify for the recall?"

Lols. Nah it'll be easy. Just gotta make the right presentation to the service peeps.


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I actually had the steering wheel lock happen to me about a month and a half ago on my way back from school :(

Steering Wheel Lock
 

I asked my dealer last week about the campaign and it is open. I was able to get the fix done on my 2009 Base W/Sport Z. Glad to have read all this info.

Recall
 

Thought I would let everyone know that I received in the mail last night my service campaign recall notice for the electronic steering lock. Keep and eye out for yours in the mail and make sure your car is registered with Nissan. You should be able to go into your local Nissan dealership and let them know you have that year vehicle that has the problem and they will replace it free of charge. If you had to pay to have it replaced you just have to have Nissan confirm its the updated part and call the North American Nissan number to receive reimbursement. 1-800-647-7261. Make sure you have your VIN handy.Its about time they recalled this stupid part.

Called my local dealership this morning to confirm that my car's VIN is part of the recall. Indeed it is, and I'm bringing it in at 10:30 for the work.

The work was done in about two hours, and that was the recall and an oil change. The dealership was very helpful. Saw a brand new 2013 still in plastic.

If you decide to put the fuse back in, is there any procedure you have to follow?
Or can you just put the fuse back when the power is off.

thanks.

Yeah just put it back in.

I'd almost drive to the dealer, pop the hood, put it back in, then hand the car off.

Or just let them do it.

my recall-swap took less than an hour

So mine went out at 56,782 miles on 11/06/2012 and had to have it towed to my dealer, who replaced the steering lock assembly for $973. The new part number was 48700-JF00D.

Fast forward to this month when I called Nissan to see if they would honor a full refund for me as there was a voluntary recall on the part. I am still in that process but it looks like they are going to do so. While on the phone, the rep told me that I needed to go to the dealer and have my steering lock replaced again since the part that they replaced my original one with (48700-JF00D) was also defective.

So yesterday I took it into the dealer and they replaced my lock mechanism once again, this time with part #D8700-JF00D and for no charge.

Does anyone know what the difference is and what rev this newest part is? Do I assume from the "D" in the first part of the number that is is rev D?

Those are very possibly the same part. From what I have noticed about other part numbers, the D and the 4 at the beginning mean the same (D is 4th letter of alphabet).
The revision code is the last letter. 48700-JF00D D8700-JF00D.

Thanks for the info. The dealer seemed to make it very clear that I needed to replace 48700-J00D with D8700-J00D so I'm a bit confused. I asked him what revision of part they were using and he didn't seem to know; he referred me his bulletin that identified the new part number that was supposed to be used. Hmm...

Maybe there is a difference, but I'm doubtful. I'd be willing to bet a shiny new dime (0.10 USD) that they are the same part. But I'm no expert on Nissan's part numbering scheme. Parts and service are often two different departments so your service guy may not be an expert on part numbers either. ;)

Well u seei own a 09 370z and it doesnot work due to an accident but I still own it. Just un drivable. I need things to help get it back on the road

Just an update. I called Nissan about this recall today and it does not apply to my 2010. I have an 08/10 build with Rev C in it. I believe there were a couple others that had 06/10 builds that this recall didn't cover either. I'm not concerned as I have my fuse pulled- but wanted to let you guys know it apparently does not apply to all 2010 Zs.

I have no idea when when build of my 2010 z. But I bought it around 04/2010 and my car was in a list of recall.


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Yours was probably built in 09 or very early 2010. Build date is on the sticker in the door.

Steering lock
 

Went into dealer for steering lock recall . Takes 45 min for install . Life is good