Nissan Qashqai, X-Trail Recall R/2009/106: Loss Of Steering, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Nov 2009
- Launched
- 58,342
- vehicles in the UK
- PG9AC & R0906
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Qashqai, X-Trail vehicles built between 4 November 2006 and 14 July 2009. The cover screw securing the pinion shaft may loosen causing noise during steering operation. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the potentially affected vehicles to fit a locking plate to the cover screw that secures the pinion shaft. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The cover screw securing the pinion shaft may loosen causing noise during steering operation. Continued use in this condition could result in the screw coming out of the gear housing and in certain circumstances cause a loss of steering control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF STEERING Defect: The cover screw securing the pinion shaft may loosen causing noise during steering operation. Continued use in this condition could result in the screw coming out of the gear housing and in certain circumstances cause a loss of steering control. Remedy: Recall the potentially affected vehicles to fit a locking plate to the cover screw that secures the pinion shaft.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause noise during steering operation.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the potentially affected vehicles to fit a locking plate to the cover screw that secures the pinion shaft.
Are You Affected?
Qashqai, X-Trail built between 4 November 2006 and 14 July 2009 may be included. Nissan estimates 58,342 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 campaign code PG9AC & R0906 or the DVSA reference R/2009/106. 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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This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2009/102 on 9 Nov 2009, for rear seat belt buckle may detach from seat frame. The one launched after it was R/2009/135 on 14 Dec 2009, for possible loss of steering function. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan X-Trail recall history, all recalls launched in 2009 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/106, launched 23 November 2009. 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.