Infiniti · United States · High
Infiniti EX35, FX35 +1 more: Steering — column
Affects Infiniti EX35, FX35, FX45 · 2008–2009 — about 17K vehicles.
The hazard
Extra play in the steering wheel or a loss of steering may increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft on the Infiniti EX35, FX35, and FX45 vehicles, and will replace the steering column assembly on the Nissan GT-R vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Infiniti owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan owners may contact the GT-R hotline at 1-866-668-1487.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational