Nissan is recalling 7,300 Qashqai designs in the UK over a fault which can cause the steering wheel coming away in the hands of the driver. It’s part of a around the world recall that impacts 51,000 of the British-built crossover
The issue pertained to light when a motorist in Finland was car parking his Qashqai only to discover the steering wheel came complimentary of the car. luckily the occurrence occurred at low speed as well as the owner was unhurt, however he subsequently filmed the fault as well as published the video online.
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The Japanese firm states the issue is down to a faulty part – the joint that links the steering wheel to the column. The issue has been put down to a poor batch of around 600 steering wheels that are weaker than normal because of a vendor error.
According to Nissan, the fault only impacts around one per cent of the vehicles developed between 27 February as well as 16 may this year – however the firm has no method of understanding which vehicles are effected, so it is having to recall all of them.
Owners must get in touch with their dealership to see if they are effected or sound Nissan client services on 01923 899 334.