Nissan North America will be contacting the owners of certain 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 and 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid‘s about a problem that could diminish the responsiveness of the steering. The vehicles affected are equipped with an optional DAS (steer-by-wire) system. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Steering Problems
2015 Chevy Colorado & GMC Canyon Steering Defect
A defect affecting steering safety will have the owners of certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and 2015 GMC Canyon trucks returning to their dealerships for repairs. The vehicles involved may have a torque sensor harness connector that was damaged during testing and could result in loss of electrical connection to the steering gear connector. If loss of connection occurs, power steering assist will be lost, a malfunction indicator light displays on the instrument panel and a chime sounds to inform the driver. Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Smart ForTwo Steering Problem
Mercedes-Benz has determined that a steering defect affecting certain Smart ForTwo vehicles may exist. According to reports filed with the NHTSA, the steering gear bolts on the front cross steering member may have been manufactured outside of production specifications due to a production deviation at a supplier. If the bolts do not meet the endurance requirements, they could break due to high loads and vibrations, making handling difficult and increasing the risk of an accident. Continue reading
Ford Repeated Repair Attempts For Steering
Ford will be asking owners of certain 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car, and 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis to return their vehicles to their dealership to inspect a previous repair. According to the defect report, vehicles repaired under the previous safety recall 13V-385, may have been improperly serviced. As a result, the upper arm intermediate shaft could separate resulting in loss of steering control and an increased chance of an accident. Continue reading
Buick, Cadillac, And Chevrolet Sedan Steering Problem
General Motors will be asking owners of certain Buick, Cadillac, and Chevrolet sedans to return their vehicles to a manufacturer approved repair facility to have their vehicles steering system inspected and repaired. According to reports filed at the NHTSA website, the fasteners holding the intermediate shaft and the steering gear, and/or at the lower control arm to the lower ball joint may have not been torqued to the correct specifications. The fasteners could loosen, parts could separate, and the driver could experience complete loss of steering. Continue reading
2014 Nissan Rogue Steering Problem
Certain 2014 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured in the Smyrna, TN plant between January 10, 2014, to January 17, 2014, may be affected by a safety defect which could result in loss of steering. Approximately 1,644 vehicles are involved in this recall, with less than one percent estimated to actually contain the defect. Continue reading
Ford Replaces Steering Gears In 2012 Explorer
Approximately three hundred 2011-2012 Ford Explorer vehicles receiving a replacement steering gear assembly after September 1, 2013, may be affected by a problem that could prevent the driver from steering the vehicle. Continue reading
Lemon Alert! GM Truck Transmissions
GM is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC trucks because certain vehicles may have been built with a fractured park lock cable or a malformed steering column lock actuator gear. Continue reading
