# 1995 NISSAN MAXIMA — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `699196` · 2008-12-08 · Nissan North America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** NISSAN
- **Model:** MAXIMA
- **Year:** 1995
- **Manufacturer:** Nissan North America, Inc.
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Miles at failure:** 144,000
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 NISSAN MAXIMA.  DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL COVER WHERE THE AIR BAG WAS LOCATED.  HE WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS.  THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 167,000.  UPDATED 01/09/09.  *LJ  UPDATED 01/09/09.*JB
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