Nissan is recalling more than 236,000 small cars in the U.S. because the tie rods in front suspension can bend and break, possibly causing drivers to lose steering control.
It’s a recall for tie rods breaking, and losing steering. Yeah…. Tie rods still work the same as they always have.
I get what you’re saying, but this isn’t some new tech, or something invented in the last few years. This is a production and QC problem, which Nissan has had MANY of.
You’re getting downvoted but absolutely right. The pressure on engineers to reduce cost, weight, cost, cost, and weight is immeasurable. This should have been caught in PT testing, and also after the first recall, but mid-level managers are very willing to sign off on engineering changes if there’s any chance of reducing cost. And weight. But mostly cost.
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It’s a recall for tie rods breaking, and losing steering. Yeah…. Tie rods still work the same as they always have.
I get what you’re saying, but this isn’t some new tech, or something invented in the last few years. This is a production and QC problem, which Nissan has had MANY of.
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Which furthers my point. They have been “improving” them for decades. They shouldn’t fail.
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You’re getting downvoted but absolutely right. The pressure on engineers to reduce cost, weight, cost, cost, and weight is immeasurable. This should have been caught in PT testing, and also after the first recall, but mid-level managers are very willing to sign off on engineering changes if there’s any chance of reducing cost. And weight. But mostly cost.