Recall 15V054000: 2008 Infiniti EX35, 2009 Infiniti FX35, 2009 Infiniti FX45 +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Feb 2, 2015
Vehicles affected
16,973
Models
4
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2008 Infiniti EX35
  • 2009 Infiniti FX35
  • 2009 Infiniti FX45
  • 2009 Nissan GT-R

Details

NHTSA campaign
15V054000
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Owner letters
Mar 9, 2015
Components
Steering:column (Steering)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology