Nissan GT-R, Infiniti EX, FX Recalled For Defective Steering Column - The Car Connection
"Due to a supplier manufacturing issue, the steering column outer tube on some of the potentially affected vehicles may have been manufactured out of specification (out-of-round). In rare instances, this stress may cause the bearing retainer to fracture and lead to excessive play in the steering wheel. "In some extreme cases where excessive force is applied axially to pull the steering wheel towards the driver, the column may separate and lead to loss of steering, potentially causing loss of vehicle control. 2008 Infiniti EX35 vehicles built between June 29, 2007 and April 25, 2008 2009 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles built between October 31, 2007 and April 16, 2008 2009 Nissan GT-R vehicles built between March 14, 2007 and April 25, 2008 All told,. When it does, though, owners will be able to take their vehicles to the appropriate Nissan or Infiniti dealer for repairs. On Infiniti models, dealers will replace the steering shaft, but in the case of the GT-R, the entire steering column assembly will be replaced. Source: www.thecarconnection.com
