Multiple instances of the escl (electronic steering column lock) failing. Nissan is offering to replace free of charge for vehicles with certain VIN numbers (NHTSA #10119190, Nissan campaign id PC516). However, Nissan has stated that my VIN# is not part of the program. Nissan has also told me that the NHTSA set the parameters for the voluntary service campaign, and they are unable to explain why my car is not included in the program. I would like to know if it is true the NHTSA set the VIN# parameters for this program, and if so why my car, which has had this problem multiple times, is not included. If it is not true that the NHTSA set the parameters, what are the potential liabilities Nissan faces in blaming the problem on the NHTSA. This is an extremely dangerous problem that has left me stranded on multiple occasions..it happens without warning, and has potential to strand drivers in potentially harmful situations.

- Belmar, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- Dorchester, MA, USA

I went outside to start my vehicle and it wouldn't start..the steering wheel is locked and I can't get it unlocked..the steering wheel symbol with 2 up and down arrows on both sides of it lights up on the dash and a red flash in car symbol with a key in the center of it is on along with the lock word on the push button..it won't go past the lock button when I try to start it.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA