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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V054000

2008 Infiniti Ex35 | 2009 Nissan Gt-R | 2009 Infiniti Fx35 | 2009 Infiniti Fx45 — Steering: column

Published February 2, 2015 · Recall initiated: February 2, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V054000, published February 2, 2015. Recalling firm: Nissan North America, Inc.; 2008 Infiniti Ex35 | 2009 Nissan Gt-R | 2009 Infiniti Fx35 | 2009 Infiniti Fx45 — Steering: column.

What's the hazard

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 to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
INFINITI
Model
EX35
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Lot
2008 INFINITI EX35 | 2009 NISSAN GT-R | 2009 INFINITI FX35 | 2009 INFINITI FX45
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2008 Infiniti Ex35 | 2009 Nissan Gt-R | 2009 Infiniti Fx35 | 2009 Infiniti Fx45 — Steering: column recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V054000 on February 2, 2015. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: INFINITI. Model: EX35.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)