On that Camry the steering wheel is no more than a rheostat. I worry about those things. What happens if the electric system fails? Nothing then can work, no?
Auto mfr standards require provision for effective mechanical override in case of electrical failure.
I’ve tested it several times and mechanical override worked as expected for steering, foot and emergency brakes.
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-> Before you start squawking about an electrical failure, Nissan says the steering wheel is connected to the rack through an emergency clutch, allowing the driver to retain control <-
Probably turn it into a brick with 4 wheels.
Great car though. Has plenty of get up and go for a hybrid.