Infiniti EX35, FX35, FX45; Nissan GT-R (2008-2009): Steering
Recall 15V054000 · Feb 2, 2015 · Nissan North America, Inc.
16,973
vehicles affected
16,973
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V054000
- Date
- Feb 2, 2015
- Maker
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 16,973
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Column
- Model years
- 2008-2009
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can happen
Extra play in the steering wheel or a loss of steering may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
4 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V054000?
4 models: Infiniti EX35 (2008), Infiniti FX35 (2009), Infiniti FX45 (2009) and 1 more, about 16,973 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V054000?
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.
What can happen?
Extra play in the steering wheel or a loss of steering may increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.