New Recall

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   Just lifted this off the auto express site,
Nissan is recalling 7,300 Qashqai models in the UK over a fault which can lead to the steering wheel coming away in the hands of the driver. It’s part of a worldwide recall that affects 51,000 of the British-built crossover
The problem came to light when a driver in Finland was parking his Qashqai only to find the steering wheel came free of the car. Fortunately the incident happened at low speed and the owner was unhurt, but he subsequently filmed the fault and posted the video online.
The Japanese firm says the problem is down to a faulty part – the joint that connects the steering wheel to the column. The problem has been put down to a bad batch of around 600 steering wheels that are weaker than usual due to a supplier error.
According to Nissan, the fault only affects around one per cent of the cars built between 27 February and 16 May this year – but the firm has no way of knowing which cars are effected, so it is having to recall all of them.
Owners should contact their dealer to see if they are effected or ring Nissan customer services on 01923 899 334.

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Fenwick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Established Member Joined: 17 December 2011 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 53	Post Options Post Reply Quote Fenwick Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: New Recall Posted: 14 September 2012 at 19:44
	Just lifted this off the auto express site, Nissan is recalling 7,300 Qashqai models in the UK over a fault which can lead to the steering wheel coming away in the hands of the driver. It’s part of a worldwide recall that affects 51,000 of the British-built crossover The problem came to light when a driver in Finland was parking his Qashqai only to find the steering wheel came free of the car. Fortunately the incident happened at low speed and the owner was unhurt, but he subsequently filmed the fault and posted the video online. The Japanese firm says the problem is down to a faulty part – the joint that connects the steering wheel to the column. The problem has been put down to a bad batch of around 600 steering wheels that are weaker than usual due to a supplier error. According to Nissan, the fault only affects around one per cent of the cars built between 27 February and 16 May this year – but the firm has no way of knowing which cars are effected, so it is having to recall all of them. Owners should contact their dealer to see if they are effected or ring Nissan customer services on 01923 899 334.

Mick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Management General Dogs Body Joined: 08 October 2005 Location: Cheshire Status: Offline Points: 2113	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mick Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 September 2012 at 21:29
	Blimey, that's a bit serious. One per cent is about one percent too many affected cars. Thanks for the info. Mick

crazytaxi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Management Board Cleaning God Joined: 26 August 2006 Location: Salford Status: Offline Points: 489	Post Options Post Reply Quote crazytaxi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 October 2012 at 19:26
	So the next time you hear someone say "it's the nut behind the wheel" they might just be referring to a Qashqai driver!
	Don't ask me, i just work here!