Steering column tube may be out of round
Defect Summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008 infiniti ex35 vehicles equipped with the power tilt/telescope option included in the premium package, manufactured june 29, 2007, to april 25, 2008, 2009 infiniti fx35 and fx45 vehicles manufactured october 31, 2007, to april 16, 2008, and 2009 nissan gt-r vehicles manufactured march 14, 2007, to april 25, 2008. The steering column outer tube may not be round, resulting in extra stress being applied to the upper steering bearing. this stress may cause the bearing retainer to fracture, creating extra play in the steering wheel or a possible loss of steering.
Safety Consequence
Extra play in the steering wheel or a loss of steering may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 15V054000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V054000?
NHTSA recall 15V054000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on February 2, 2015. It addresses: Steering column tube may be out of round. The recall affects approximately 16,973 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V054000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.