Reason for recall: The cover screw securing the pinion shaft may loosen causing noise during steering operation. Continued use in this condition could result in the screw coming out of the gear housing and in certain circumstances cause a loss of steering control.
When was it announced?
Nov 23, 2009
What action are Nissan taking?
Recall the potentially affected vehicles to fit a locking plate to the cover screw that secures the pinion shaft.
Does this affect your X-Trail?
This issue affects Qashqai & Xtrail, this particular recall is for the X-Trail.