I’m happy you took advice,
Roger

I had the same problem with my Nikon 1 10-30mm lens a few weeks ago and thought
all was lost.
But if you Google---
Technical Service Advisory for Users of the 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm you will find a recall notice
I filled out the on line form and they emailed me a postage label. Nikon fixed my lens and
returned it postage paid. No charge for anything, 10 day turn around. I bought the Nikon in December
2011. Good luck!