Nissan Qashqai, X-Trail Recall R/2008/061: Potential Loss Of Steering, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Jun 2008
- Launched
- 9,362
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/061
- DVSA reference
Nissan recalled Qashqai, X-Trail vehicles built between 1 November 2006 and 30 June 2007. The possibility exists that a needle bearing has been omitted from the steering shaft. The dealer will inspect the steering gear. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility exists that a needle bearing has been omitted from the steering shaft. Additionally the cover screw may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This may result in the cover screw becoming loose initiating free play and noise within the steering system. Ultimately steering control may be lost.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING Defect: It has been identified that the possibility exists that a needle bearing has been omitted from the steering shaft. Additionally the cover screw may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This may result in the cover screw becoming loose initiating free play and noise within the steering system. Ultimately steering control may be lost. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the steering gear inspected. The steering gear will be replaced should this be found to be necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the cover screw becoming loose initiating free play and noise within the steering system.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the steering gear.
Are You Affected?
Qashqai, X-Trail built between 1 November 2006 and 30 June 2007 may be included. Nissan estimates 9,362 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Nissan, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Nissan.
- Book with any franchised Nissan dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2008/061. See how to get a Nissan recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| QashqaiQashqai (J12) fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/424 | |
| QashqaiQashqai (J12) battery management system | Low | R/2025/128 | |
| X-TrailXTRAIL (T33) intelligent speed assistance | Low | R/2025/052 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2008/060 on 23 Jun 2008, for hazard lamps may not operate on attached trailers. The one launched after it was R/2008/063 on 23 Jun 2008, for potential loss of steering. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan X-Trail recall history, all recalls launched in 2008 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/061, launched 23 June 2008. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.