Nissan Motor () Qashqai: Potential Loss Of Steering

Recall Summary Nissan is recalling 18,724 Qashqai and X-Trail vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because a needle bearing may be missing from the steering shaft, and the cover screw may not be properly tightened. This could cause the screw to loosen, leading to play and noise in the steering system and potentially resulting in loss of steering control. Dealers will inspect the steering gear and replace it if needed.

Recalling firm

Nissan Motor (GB) Limited

Product

Vehicles: Nissan Motor () QASHQAI, Nissan Motor () X-TRAIL. Units affected: 18,724

Reason

It has been identified that the possibility exists that a needle bearing has been omitted from the steering shaft. Additionally the cover screw may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This may result in the cover screw becoming loose initiating free play and noise within the steering system. Ultimately steering control may be lost. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the steering gear inspected. The steering gear will be replaced should this be found to be necessary.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2008-06-23

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/4aa4bb2e-de9e-48b7-ba13-b269c8876793