In these two car models, the steering wheel can fall off on the way

It’s a cliché from old cartoons. The main character is traveling in a car and suddenly has the steering wheel loosely in his hand. But it really happens with these car models, which is why they are recalled to the workshop.

Let’s start with the brand you don’t expect: Nissan. Two American dealers have reported a loose steering wheel on an Ariya. Both were missing the central bolt that should have held the handlebars in place.

Nissan Ariya with missing steering screw

Nissan was able to trace the problem back to a mechanic who replaced the steering wheel on several Ariyas due to a quality issue. According to the manufacturer, the man forgot the screw or didn’t tighten it enough.

All US dealers have now inspected their Ariyas and in one case found a loose steering bolt. That’s why Nissan North America has initiated a recall. More than a thousand cars have to be checked. The promotion does not apply to the Netherlands.

Tesla has been familiar with slack steering for a while

Then a manufacturer from whom one expects loose steering wheels: Tesla. Several cases have come to light over the years.

Because of this, the Nation Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into Tesla. So far, the organization has received two reports of loose steering wheels. In both cases it is a Tesla Model Y.

The NHTSA study includes more than 120,000 Tesla vehicles. It is not yet known whether there will be a recall. The American RDW wants to wait for the outcome of the investigation.

Full Self-Driving Beta over-the-air update

In February, Tesla had to update more than 360,000 cars over-the-air. NHTSA called for improvements to the Full Self-Driving Beta system, which could make all sorts of mistakes.

Full Self-Driving Beta doesn’t live up to its name and doesn’t make a Tesla a self-driver. Both Autopilot and FSD Beta are Level 2 Driving Assistants like other manufacturers have. The driver must always be alert and able to intervene.