EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car "Qashqai" and "X-Trail" Nissan. — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1367/11
Summary
null A potential out-of-specification casting dimension on the heat sink of the electric power steering (EPS) control unit has been identified. As a result of this dimensional issue, with continued use and in extreme cases, the EPS motor may no longer function. If this occurs, the driver will experience a sudden loss of power steering assistance which could lead to an accident.
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Product
Passenger car "Qashqai" and "X-Trail" — Nissan.
- Brand
- Nissan.
- Name / model
- Qashqai (J10) and X-Trail (T31).Production date: 06/08/2010 to 12/08/2011.
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger Car
- Production dates: -
What is the risk?
- null A potential out-of-specification casting dimension on the heat sink of the electric power steering (EPS) control unit has been identified. As a result of this dimensional issue, with continued use and in extreme cases, the EPS motor may no longer function. If this occurs, the driver will experience a sudden loss of power steering assistance which could lead to an accident.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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