Nissan recall: SA affected
2012-09-14 09:28
NISSAN RECALL TO AFFECT SA: If you own a Nissan Qashqai or Qashqai+2 you could be contacted by the Japanese automaker to bring your vehicle in for a check-up and potential repair.
CAPE TOWN - Nissan is recalling 51 000 cars globally, with a potential 500 customers in South Africa affected, to investigate a reported steering wheel problem.
The recall affects Nissan's Qashqai, Qashqai+2 and NV200 (not sold in South Africa) models.
500 SA CARS AFFECTED
A Nissan Finland official was quoted as saying that 600 vehicles affected in that country were likely to require a new steering wheel after one on a Qashqai+2 came loose.
Veralda Schmidt, Nissan SA media relations manager, said: "Potentially 500 vehicles in South Africa might be affected by the recall.
"Potential affected customers will be contacted to bring their vehicles in for a check, should there be a problem it will be repaired at no cost to the customer."