There is another recall for vehicles on the horizon. This time it involved Nissan X-Trails and Qashqai units which reportedly have defective steering system. Approximately 18,146 Nissan X-Trails and 33,667 Nissan Qashqai units will be recalled by Dongfeng Motor Co. Ltd. for defective steering nuts which may lead to loss of directional control. Dongfeng will install fasteners on the recalled cars to remedy the said steering system defects. This new recall comes after Nissan had already recalled Muranos and 143,000 vehicles made up of the Cube, Rogue and Infiniti. Nissan better improve their quality control section unless they want to see this as a dent to their brand image in the auto industry.
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For all the owners of Toyota Tundra trucks, it would be advisable to make a periodic check of your chassis. Reports have it that some owners have been complaining about severe frame rust which may eventually lead to broken brake lines and loosening spare tires. The year models affected are 2000 and 2001 and covers about 218,000 vehicles. There have already been reports of underbody-mounted spare tire separations from the rear crossmember and broken brake lines. Fortunately, no accidents have been reported yet so take the initiative and check or observe these parts from time to time.
If investigations reveal that these are indeed Toyota’s fault once again, it may become the second recall after the celebrated floormat design unintended acceleration defect. Worse, it can really dampen the brand image of Toyota, something it doesn’t need right now with their floundering sales due to the recession.
(Source) Press
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