Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09V411000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V411000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 163,659 affected units, STEERING GEAR HOUSING, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 rogue vehicles. a screw in the steering gear housing cover may loosen over time and could fall out. as it loosens, the steering response of the vehicle may be compromised but the driver will retain steering control.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect whether the steering gear cover screw is loose and will be retightened to the proper specification. dealers will also install a cover plate to prevent the screw from possibly coming out of the steering gear. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during november 2009. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V411000

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2009-10-19T00:00:00

Subject: Steering gear housing

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 163,659

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 rogue vehicles. a screw in the steering gear housing cover may loosen over time and could fall out. as it loosens, the steering response of the vehicle may be compromised but the driver will retain steering control.

Consequence Summary: The screw may eventually come out of the steering gear cover. if large steering inputs are made with the cover screw missing the pinion shaft may come out of the steering gear resulting in a complete loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect whether the steering gear cover screw is loose and will be retightened to the proper specification. dealers will also install a cover plate to prevent the screw from possibly coming out of the steering gear. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during november 2009. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V411000

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