Infiniti / Nissan recall: Steering
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008 Infiniti EX35 vehicles equipped with the power tilt/telescope option included in the premium package, manufactured June 29, 2007, to April 25, 2008, 2009 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2007, to April 16, 2008, and 2009 Nissan GT-R vehicles manufactured March 14, 2007, to April 25, 2008. The steering column outer tube may not be round, resulting in extra stress being applied to the upper steering bearing. This stress may cause the bearing retainer to fracture, creating extra play in the steering wheel or a possible loss of steering.
What could happen
Extra play in the steering wheel or a loss of steering may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft on the Infiniti EX35, FX35, and FX45 vehicles, and will replace the steering column assembly on the Nissan GT-R vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Infiniti owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan owners may contact the GT-R hotline at 1-866-668-1487.
Vehicles covered
- Infiniti Ex35 2008
- Infiniti Fx35 2009
- Infiniti Fx45 2009
- Nissan Gt-R 2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V054000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 2, 2015
- Owners notified
- Mar 9, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 16,973
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 29, 2007 to Apr 25, 2008
- Part
- Steering › Column
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Infiniti recall: Air bags Mar 4, 2021
- Infiniti / Nissan recall: Air bags Jan 9, 2020
- Infiniti / Nissan recall: Air bags Jan 10, 2017
- Infiniti / Nissan recall: Air bags May 24, 2016
- Infiniti / Nissan recall: Air bags May 15, 2015
- Infiniti recall: Air bags Apr 17, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.