NHTSARecalled Feb 2, 2015 · #15V054000
Steering Column Tube may be Out of Round
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. Extra play in the steering wheel or a loss of steering may increase the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Steering Column Tube may be Out of Round
- 2008 Infiniti EX35
- 2009 Infiniti FX35 and FX45
- 2009 Nissan GT-R
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Model numbers
- 2008 Infiniti, EX35, 2009 Infiniti, FX35, FX45, 2009 Nissan
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.