Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V565000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V565000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 7,365 affected units, ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST CONTROL UNIT, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 rogue vehicles manufactured from august 17, 2010, through october 30, 2010. the circuit board may not have been installed in the correct position on certain electric power steering (eps) assist control units. this may cause additional stress on the solder of the terminal to the circuit board resulting in the solder cracking and separating completely from the circuit board.

Corrective Action

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the eps control unit if necessary, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during december 2011. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V565000
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2011-11-23T00:00:00
Subject: Electric power steering assist control unit
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 7,365

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 rogue vehicles manufactured from august 17, 2010, through october 30, 2010. the circuit board may not have been installed in the correct position on certain electric power steering (eps) assist control units. this may cause additional stress on the solder of the terminal to the circuit board resulting in the solder cracking and separating completely from the circuit board.
Consequence Summary: As the circuit board fails, the power steering assist feature will stop functioning, increasing the force needed to steer the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the eps control unit if necessary, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during december 2011. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 11V565000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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