Nissan Recalls 2017 Infiniti QX30 for Steering Shaft Bearing Separation Risk
Nissan is recalling 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles because the steering shaft bearing may separate, potentially causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that can lead to loss of control and a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the steering shaft bore hole for the universal joint bearing. This design may allow excessive movement that, over time, could result in the separation of the bearing and universal joint.
A separated universal joint bearing can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.
Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Nissan's number for this recall is PG1CF.
The recalled product
- Product
- INFINITI QX30
- Brand
- INFINITI
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering System
- Affected units
- 1,959
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- QX30
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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