# 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
> NHTSA complaint `121199` · 1998-10-23 · Nissan North America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** NISSAN
- **Model:** MAXIMA
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Nissan North America, Inc.
- **Component:** STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
## Narrative
WHEN DRIVING AT 50 MPH OR MORE THE VEHICLE STARTS TO VIBRATE, AND  IT IS VERY HARD TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO,  WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES  THE VEHICLE  SPINNED AROUND, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT A METAL WALL.  *AK
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