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Infiniti EX35 Recall 15V054: Steering column may crack, causing play or loss of steering

NHTSA campaign 15V054, reported February 2, 2015, 16,973 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The steering column outer tube on certain vehicles may not be round. This extra stress can cause the upper steering 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. Owners should take this recall seriously and schedule the repair as soon as possible.

The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Dealers will replace the steering shaft on Infiniti EX35, FX35, and FX45 vehicles, and the steering column assembly on Nissan GT-R vehicles. Infiniti owners can call 1-800-662-6200, and Nissan GT-R owners can call 1-866-668-1487. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V054Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
STEERING:COLUMN
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.
Risk
Extra play in the steering wheel or a loss of steering may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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

Infiniti EX352008
Infiniti FX352009
Infiniti FX452009
Nissan GT-R2009