Passenger car - steering gear needle
Passenger car - steering gear needle was recalled on 16 May 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 0523/08. Injuries risk reported by Slovakia. The product poses a risk of injuries because there is a possibility that the needle bearing is missing from the steering shaft (J10 & T31) and the cover screw may not be correctly tightened (J10 only).
| Alert Number | 0523/08 |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Model Number | Qashqai model J10 (United Kingdom); and X-trail model T31 (Japan) |
| Published | 16 May 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because there is a possibility that the needle bearing is missing from the steering shaft (J10 & T31) and the cover screw may not be correctly tightened (J10 only). This may result in the cover screw loosening, resulting in free play and noise through the steering. Ultimately this could lead to a loss of steering.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Production dates: J10: from 6 November 2006 (SOP) to 30 June 2007 T31: from 7 March 2007 (SOP) to 18 June 2007.VIN numbers:QASHQAI - from SJNFBNJ10U1-000283 to SJNFBNJ10U1-069569 ;X-TRAIL - from JN1TBNT31U0-000110 to JN1TCNT31U0-009282.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Passenger car - steering gear needle .
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.