Nissan Motor () X-trail: Loss Of Steering
Nissan is recalling 116,684 X-Trail and Qashqai vehicles in the UK because a cover screw on the steering mechanism may loosen, potentially causing loss of steering control. The fix involves installing a locking plate to secure the screw. This is classified as a serious safety issue.
- Recalling firm
- Nissan Motor (GB) Limited
- Product
- Vehicles: Nissan Motor () X-TRAIL, Nissan Motor () QASHQAI. Units affected: 116,684
- Reason
- The cover screw securing the pinion shaft may loosen causing noise during steering operation. Continued use in this condition could result in the screw coming out of the gear housing and in certain circumstances cause a loss of steering control. Remedy: Recall the potentially affected vehicles to fit a locking plate to the cover screw that secures the pinion shaft.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2009-11-23
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/dcb0a0c9-1a8b-4e72-a78d-89618b0b4c58