Steering lock failed again

Kraken370 · 11-25-2019, 10:09 PM

I had the recall done originally in 2015 after being stranded and having to get the Z towed to the dealer. Now two days ago it happened again and had to be towed. They are telling me they won’t honor the recall even though they clearly didn’t fix it the first time. Nissan corporate is telling me the recalled part would have a 1 year / 12k mile warranty which is obviously expired now. Like wtf???

JARblue · 11-26-2019, 08:31 AM

That's why they call them Stealerships

Chances are they did perform the recall. The problem is the recall specifies they use a shitty Rev D version (Rev A,B,C are recalled), which is STILL PRONE TO FAILURE!

You're probably SOL. I'd give Nissan Corporate a call about the matter. I doubt it will do any good, but making a few phone calls is easy. You're best bet is probably to do some research (all the info you need is on this forum). Basically, try beating on the steering column while trying to start the car. If you get it started, pull the fuse immediately. Then spit on the dealer showroom floor, give em the bird, and drive away (burnout optional).

cv129 · 11-26-2019, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

That's why they call them Stealerships

Chances are they did perform the recall. The problem is the recall specifies they use a shitty Rev D version (Rev A,B,C are recalled), which is STILL PRONE TO FAILURE!

You're probably SOL. I'd give Nissan Corporate a call about the matter. I doubt it will do any good, but making a few phone calls is easy. You're best bet is probably to do some research (all the info you need is on this forum). Basically, try beating on the steering column while trying to start the car. If you get it started, pull the fuse immediately. Then spit on the dealer showroom floor, give em the bird, and drive away (burnout optional).

Kraken370 · 11-27-2019, 10:44 PM

I ended up using my carmax warranty and only had to pay a $50 deductible. I’m still salty about it though. Probably will never buy a Nissan again the way they treated me. They don’t stand by their products.

Trips · 11-27-2019, 11:29 PM

Nissan screwed the pooch on installing faulty steering locks but there was plenty of info for people to be aware of.

I created and stickied a thread exclusivly for this issue to help members or the public.

Sorry to hear what happened But how the heck did you not see the doucumented threads on this exact issue especially on 09's.

I'd say $50 is pretty good and consider yourself lucky.

NOW GO AND DISCONNECT THAT STEERING LOCK!!

ATTENTION!! 2009-2010 owners with steering lock/wont start issues

11-25-2019, 10:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kraken370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 33 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 9	Steering lock failed again I had the recall done originally in 2015 after being stranded and having to get the Z towed to the dealer. Now two days ago it happened again and had to be towed. They are telling me they won’t honor the recall even though they clearly didn’t fix it the first time. Nissan corporate is telling me the recalled part would have a 1 year / 12k mile warranty which is obviously expired now. Like wtf???

11-26-2019, 08:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	That's why they call them Stealerships Chances are they did perform the recall. The problem is the recall specifies they use a shitty Rev D version (Rev A,B,C are recalled), which is STILL PRONE TO FAILURE! You're probably SOL. I'd give Nissan Corporate a call about the matter. I doubt it will do any good, but making a few phone calls is easy. You're best bet is probably to do some research (all the info you need is on this forum). Basically, try beating on the steering column while trying to start the car. If you get it started, pull the fuse immediately. Then spit on the dealer showroom floor, give em the bird, and drive away (burnout optional). SouthArk370Z, cv129 and elhombre like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

11-27-2019, 11:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Nissan screwed the pooch on installing faulty steering locks but there was plenty of info for people to be aware of. I created and stickied a thread exclusivly for this issue to help members or the public. Sorry to hear what happened But how the heck did you not see the doucumented threads on this exact issue especially on 09's. I'd say $50 is pretty good and consider yourself lucky. NOW GO AND DISCONNECT THAT STEERING LOCK!! ATTENTION!! 2009-2010 owners with steering lock/wont start issues Memphis370Z, sx moneypit and BettyZ like this. __________________

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11-27-2019, 10:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kraken370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 33 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 9	I ended up using my carmax warranty and only had to pay a $50 deductible. I’m still salty about it though. Probably will never buy a Nissan again the way they treated me. They don’t stand by their products.