Nissan Motor () Qashqai: Power Steering Assistance May Fail
- Recalling firm
- Nissan Motor (GB) Limited
- Product
- Vehicles: Nissan Motor () QASHQAI, Nissan Motor () X-TRAIL. Units affected: 5,386
- Reason
- It has been established that the casting for the heat sink on the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control unit may be out of specification. In extreme cases this can cause a failure of the EPS motor which will illuminate a warning light on the dash. Whilst directional control is not affected it is possible that the driver will experience a sudden loss of power assistance. Remedy: Recall all affect vehicles and replace the EPS control unit.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-01-23
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/da7d2734-44f3-49e3-b304-95818f5b2404