Nissan. · Passenger car "Qashqai" and "X-Trail"

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.

Published: 09 December 2011
Notifying authority: Portugal
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Open the original alert before further use and follow the measures stated there.

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 1367/11
Model: Qashqai (J10) and X-Trail (T31).Production date: 06/08/2010 to 12/08/2011.

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: Japan

Product description

Passenger Car