Steering wheel hub of insufficient material strength that can separate from the column (Qashqai I, 2012 and 2015 recalls)

Engine / equipment

Nissan Qashqai I (J10) (with other Nissan models)

Period mentioned

Recalls of October 2012 and March 2015

Symptoms

The ADAC does not describe earlier symptoms: if the hub separates from the column, the car can no longer be steered.

Possible cause described

According to the ADAC, the steering wheel hub may have insufficient material strength and, if a large force acts on it, separate from the column, and then the car cannot be steered. Dealers check the casting date of the hub and, if needed, replace the steering wheel (15 minutes to check, 30 to replace). In Germany the 2012 recall covered 4,249 cars (with other models); the March 2015 one extended it to other production areas. Free.

Check for the garage

Ask Nissan by VIN whether your steering wheel is included and whether it was checked. If you notice play or a creak from the steering wheel, do not keep driving.

Cost cited in the source

Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database