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Automobile Manufacturer Recall Data - Nissan Recalls 
Posted: 08-15-2008 | |
| 350Z ALTIMA ARMADA CREW FRONTIER MAXIMA MURANO QUEST SENTRA TITAN VERSA XTERRA | |
| 350Z RECALLS | Top |
| 2004 NISSAN 350Z Manufactured between: 04/17/2002 and 11/03/2003 Defect: on certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling. Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel filler hose. recall began on february 27, 2006, for nissan owners, and on march 13, 2006, for infiniti owners. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200. Recall Date: 12/13/2005 | |
| ALTIMA RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA Manufactured between: 05/22/2008 and 05/28/2008 Defect: nissan is recalling 1,018 my 2008 altima vehicles. the left side front suspension transverse link bolt may not have been tightened to specification. this condition could cause the bolt to become loose while the vehicle is being driven. Consequence: if the bolt were to come out, the driver may experience difficulty controlling the direction of the vehicle which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will tighten the transverse link bolt to specification free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or before august 11, 2008. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 07/31/2008 | |
| 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA Manufactured between: 10/01/2007 and 11/30/2007 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles that have had the body control module (bcm) replaced during service at a dealership, the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) may have been inadvertently deactivated due to an issue with the dealer service software. if the tpms is turned off, it would not alert the driver to a decrease in the tire pressure as designed. Consequence: driving on under-inflated tires is unsafe and could result in a crash. Action: dealers will check the tpms function and reactivate it if necessary. the recall began on january 18, 2008. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 12/28/2007 | |
| 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA Manufactured between: 10/01/2007 and 11/30/2007 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles that have had the body control module (bcm) replaced during service at a dealership, the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) may have been inadvertently deactivated due to an issue with the dealer service software. if the tpms is turned off, it would not alert the driver to a decrease in the tire pressure as designed. Consequence: driving on under-inflated tires is unsafe and could result in a crash. Action: dealers will check the tpms function and reactivate it if necessary. the recall began on january 18, 2008. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 12/28/2007 | |
| 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA Manufactured between: 09/25/2006 and 05/11/2007 Defect: on certain vehicles, if a sufficiently hot object enters the air filter housing through the engine fresh air intake system and contacts the engine air filter, the flammability characteristics of the air filter material are such that the filter may ignite. Consequence: if the air filter material ignites, a fire may occur. Action: dealers will replace the air filter with a new one that has improved anti-flammability material characteristics. the recall began on july 3, 2007, and will continue through october 1, 2007. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 06/21/2007 | |
| 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA Manufactured between: 01/24/2004 and 10/23/2006 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. Consequence: if the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will reprogram the ecm free of charge. certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06v223 (nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06v223 also included this reprogramming. the recall begaon on december 31, 2007. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 11/14/2007 | |
| 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA Manufactured between: 01/01/2006 and 05/31/2006 Defect: certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may experience excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings. Consequence: if the oil is not maintained at least at the minimum level, engine damage can occur and in extreme cases result in an engine fire. Action: dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ecm or engine computer). your vehicle will also be inspected to determine if it has been consuming engine oil at a higher than normal rate. in a small percentage of vehicles, engine replacement will be needed. on june 9, 2006, nissan notified owners of the possibility of excessive oil consumption and the importance of maintaining the oil at a proper level. follow-up letter to owners advising them of the status of the recall was sent during august 2006. followup letter to owners was sent on november 15, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 06/21/2006 | |
| 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA Manufactured between: 01/24/2006 and 01/27/2006 Defect: on certain vehicles, the rear subframe may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could result in a crack in a bracket which holds part of the rear suspension. Consequence: if the bracket is cracked, the stability of the vehicle may be affected under severe driving conditions. this could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect the rear subframe to determine if it was manufactured incorrectly and replace it, if necessary. the recall began on february 27, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 02/13/2006 | |
| 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA Manufactured between: 01/24/2004 and 10/23/2006 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. Consequence: if the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will reprogram the ecm free of charge. certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06v223 (nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06v223 also included this reprogramming. the recall begaon on december 31, 2007. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 11/14/2007 | |
| 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA Manufactured between: 08/01/2003 and 01/31/2004 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, a variation in temperature occurs due to the unique location of the sensor in the engine. under certain driving conditions, these variations in temperature can be large enough to cause a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. Consequence: if the interruption in the signal from the sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will reprogram the ecm free of charge. the recall began on august 21, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 07/07/2006 | |
| ARMADA RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 NISSAN ARMADA Manufactured between: 01/28/2008 and 02/12/2008 Defect: nissan is recalling 1,126 my 2008 quest, titan and armada vehicles equipped with manual adjustment front seats. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." the seat track assembly may have been manufactured out of specification. Consequence: this may result in the manual seat pawl not fully engaging increasing the risk of personal injuries in the event of a crash. Action: dealers will inspect the seat track assembly on the driver's and front passenger seats and replace the entire seat assembly free of charge. the recall began on may 27, 2008. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 04/24/2008 | |
| 2008 NISSAN ARMADA Manufactured between: 04/03/2007 and 05/02/2007 Defect: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, 'seat belt assembly anchorages.' the driver's side third row seat belt upper anchor bracket may be cracked. Consequence: in the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury. Action: dealers will replace the seat belt bracket free of charge. the recall began on november 1, 2007. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 09/25/2007 | |
| 2007 NISSAN ARMADA Manufactured between: 04/03/2007 and 05/02/2007 Defect: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, 'seat belt assembly anchorages.' the driver's side third row seat belt upper anchor bracket may be cracked. Consequence: in the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury. Action: dealers will replace the seat belt bracket free of charge. the recall began on november 1, 2007. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 09/25/2007 | |
| 2006 NISSAN ARMADA Manufactured between: 03/17/2005 and 08/21/2006 Defect: nissan is recalling 180,664 my 2005-2006 titan, armada and infinity qx56 vehicles manufactured after march 17, 2005, that are equipped with a visteon air conditioning condenser fan motor. the fan motor may not be properly sealed allowing excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture. Consequence: this could cause corrosion in the motor leading possibly to overheating and a fire. Action: dealers will install a 'thermal protector kit' and test the air conditioning condenser fan motor and replace it if necessary. the recall began on august 2, 2008. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 06/27/2008 | |
| 2005 NISSAN ARMADA Manufactured between: 03/17/2005 and 08/21/2006 Defect: nissan is recalling 180,664 my 2005-2006 titan, armada and infinity qx56 vehicles manufactured after march 17, 2005, that are equipped with a visteon air conditioning condenser fan motor. the fan motor may not be properly sealed allowing excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture. Consequence: this could cause corrosion in the motor leading possibly to overheating and a fire. Action: dealers will install a 'thermal protector kit' and test the air conditioning condenser fan motor and replace it if necessary. the recall began on august 2, 2008. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 06/27/2008 | |
| CREW RECALLS | Top |
| 2004 NISSAN CREW Manufactured between: 07/23/2003 and 06/21/2004 Defect: certain pickup trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." an area on the rear pillar where the rear seat belt upper anchor is attached may not be sufficiently energy absorbent. Consequence: this could result in an increased risk of injury if the area is struck in a crash. Action: dealers will replace the outboard rear seat belt assemblies with new ones. the recall began on september 27, 2004. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 07/19/2004 | |
| FRONTIER RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER Manufactured between: 08/20/2007 and 11/29/2007 Defect: nissan is recalling 5,523 my 2008 titan, frontier and xterra vehicles for failing to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles.' the tire placard lists an incorrect vehicle capacity weight. Consequence: this standard specifies requirements for tire selection to prevent overloading. Action: nissan will mail a correct tire placard and installation instructions to owners of the affected vehicles. the recall began on february 25, 2008. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 01/25/2008 | |
| 2006 NISSAN FRONTIER Manufactured between: 07/28/2004 and 02/23/2006 Defect: on certain king cab trucks, in a severe side impact crash, there is a possibility that deformation of the vehicle's body could cause the fuel filler cap tether to be stretched to the point of unscrewing the fuel filler cap. Consequence: this may result in a fuel spill which in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel cap tether pin assembly with a modified one free of charge. the recall began on april 24, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 03/30/2006 | |
| 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER Manufactured between: 07/28/2004 and 02/23/2006 Defect: on certain king cab trucks, in a severe side impact crash, there is a possibility that deformation of the vehicle's body could cause the fuel filler cap tether to be stretched to the point of unscrewing the fuel filler cap. Consequence: this may result in a fuel spill which in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel cap tether pin assembly with a modified one free of charge. the recall began on april 24, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 03/30/2006 | |
| MAXIMA RECALLS | Top |
| 2007 NISSAN MAXIMA Manufactured between: 05/25/2006 and 07/20/2006 Defect: certain passenger vehicles equipped with an 'intelligent key' fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, ¿theft protection.¿ during an inspection of some vehicles at the assembly plant, it was found that the steering wheel was locked with the ignition knob in the ¿off¿ position but the vehicle transmission not being in the ¿park¿ position. Consequence: if the key is turned to the "off" position without the transmission being in the "park" position, it is possible that the steering wheel can lock when turned to the right. Action: dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel lock assembly free of charge. the recall began on december 18, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 10/23/2006 | |
| 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA Manufactured between: 01/24/2006 and 01/26/2006 Defect: on certain vehicles, the rear subframe may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could result in a crack in a bracket which holds part of the rear suspension. Consequence: if the bracket is cracked, the stability of the vehicle may be affected under severe driving conditions. this could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect the rear subframe to determine if it was manufactured incorrectly and replace it, if necessary. the recall began on february 27, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 02/13/2006 | |
| 2006 NISSAN MAXIMA Manufactured between: 12/04/2002 and 08/11/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with the driver preferred package, the wire harness from the driver's seat power lumbar support switch may be routed incorrectly and could be pinched under the driver seat. Consequence: a pinched harness, in combination with driving vibration, may result in a short circuit in the harness that could lead to a fire in the seat. Action: dealers will replace the wire harness and route it correctly. the recall began on january 16, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 11/07/2005 | |
| 2005 NISSAN MAXIMA Manufactured between: 12/04/2002 and 08/11/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with the driver preferred package, the wire harness from the driver's seat power lumbar support switch may be routed incorrectly and could be pinched under the driver seat. Consequence: a pinched harness, in combination with driving vibration, may result in a short circuit in the harness that could lead to a fire in the seat. Action: dealers will replace the wire harness and route it correctly. the recall began on january 16, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 11/07/2005 | |
| 2005 NISSAN MAXIMA Manufactured between: 09/01/2004 and 07/11/2005 Defect: certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the lower anchorage brackets in the rear seats do not meet the location requirement in this standard. this may cause difficulty in attaching some child seats to these brackets. Consequence: if a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash. Action: dealers will replace the lower anchorage brackets with modified brackets to ensure that the standard is met. the recall began on august 28, 2006. the infiniti q45 model vehicles are being campaigned under a separate recall (please see 05v374000). owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200. Recall Date: 07/26/2005 | |
| 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA Manufactured between: 12/04/2002 and 08/11/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with the driver preferred package, the wire harness from the driver's seat power lumbar support switch may be routed incorrectly and could be pinched under the driver seat. Consequence: a pinched harness, in combination with driving vibration, may result in a short circuit in the harness that could lead to a fire in the seat. Action: dealers will replace the wire harness and route it correctly. the recall began on january 16, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 11/07/2005 | |
| 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA Manufactured between: 12/04/2002 and 12/17/2003 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with skyview roofs, the glass for the roof may not have been quenched properly after the forming process, resulting in temper imbalance. Consequence: this could create excessive internal stress in the glass and eventually cause the glass to shatter, creating a risk of injury. Action: dealers will inspect and replace the glass in the skyview roof. the recall began on september 7, 2004. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 07/07/2004 | |
| MURANO RECALLS | Top |
| 2009 NISSAN MURANO Manufactured between: // and 01/28/2008 Defect: nissan is recalling 16,365 my 2008 infiniti ex35 and my 2009 nissan murano vehicles. due to incorrect software programming, the air bag control unit (acu) may cause the passenger air bag not to operate as designed if the vehicle battery becomes significantly discharged. Consequence: this could result in the passenger air bag not inflating in a crash in which it was designed to do so, and increasing the risk of injury. Action: dealers will reprogram the acu in affected vehicles. the recall began on february 19, 2008. owners may contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200 or nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 02/12/2008 | |
| 2006 NISSAN MURANO Manufactured between: 08/23/2004 and 07/24/2006 Defect: certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, ¿theft protection." during an inspection of some vehicles at the assembly plant, it was found that the steering wheel was locked with the ignition knob in the "off" position but the vehicle transmission not being in the "park" position. Consequence: if the key is turned to the "off" position without the transmission being in the "park" position, it is possible that the steering wheel can lock when turned to the right. Action: dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel lock assembly free of charge. the recall began on december 18, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 10/20/2006 | |
| 2006 NISSAN MURANO Manufactured between: 04/24/2002 and 07/27/2005 Defect: on some sport utility vehicles, in certain high speed frontal crashes, the webbing of a rear outboard seat belt may contact the rear seat back hinge where it can be cut by the sharp edge of the metal portion of the hinge. Consequence: if the webbing is completely separated, it can increase the risk of injury to an occupant in a crash. Action: dealers will install protectors over the webbing of the rear seat belts. the recall began on march 20, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 02/13/2006 | |
| 2006 NISSAN MURANO Manufactured between: 04/24/2002 and 11/24/2005 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, due to the location of the forward edge of the fuel tank, in the event that a vehicle front tire runs over a small, sharp object in the road, catches it and propels it towards the rear of the vehicle, it may strike and puncture the fuel tank. Consequence: a punctured tank could increase the risk of a fire. Action: dealers will install protectors in front of the tank free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 01/10/2006 | |
| 2005 NISSAN MURANO Manufactured between: 08/23/2004 and 07/24/2006 Defect: certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, ¿theft protection." during an inspection of some vehicles at the assembly plant, it was found that the steering wheel was locked with the ignition knob in the "off" position but the vehicle transmission not being in the "park" position. Consequence: if the key is turned to the "off" position without the transmission being in the "park" position, it is possible that the steering wheel can lock when turned to the right. Action: dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel lock assembly free of charge. the recall began on december 18, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 10/20/2006 | |
| 2005 NISSAN MURANO Manufactured between: 02/01/2005 and 05/16/2005 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, a fitting for vapor recirculation, which is welded on the fuel tank, may come off the fuel tank because incorrect material was used. Consequence: this could result in the malfunction indicator light in the instrument panel coming on and may result in some fuel leakage. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel tank with a new one free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 02/21/2006 | |
| 2005 NISSAN MURANO Manufactured between: 04/24/2002 and 07/27/2005 Defect: on some sport utility vehicles, in certain high speed frontal crashes, the webbing of a rear outboard seat belt may contact the rear seat back hinge where it can be cut by the sharp edge of the metal portion of the hinge. Consequence: if the webbing is completely separated, it can increase the risk of injury to an occupant in a crash. Action: dealers will install protectors over the webbing of the rear seat belts. the recall began on march 20, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 02/13/2006 | |
| 2005 NISSAN MURANO Manufactured between: 04/24/2002 and 11/24/2005 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, due to the location of the forward edge of the fuel tank, in the event that a vehicle front tire runs over a small, sharp object in the road, catches it and propels it towards the rear of the vehicle, it may strike and puncture the fuel tank. Consequence: a punctured tank could increase the risk of a fire. Action: dealers will install protectors in front of the tank free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 01/10/2006 | |
| 2005 NISSAN MURANO Manufactured between: 08/08/2002 and 09/24/2004 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, there is a possibility that a wire breaking inside the alternator could stop the battery from charging. Consequence: if this happens, the charger warning and brake warning lamps will immediately come on and the battery will begin to discharge. after a short time, the engine will go into a "fall safe" condition which will limit vehicle speed. the engine will stop running which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect and replace the alternator with a new version which has been modified to prevent movement of the coil. the recall began on august 1, 2005. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 07/14/2005 | |
| 2004 NISSAN MURANO Manufactured between: 04/24/2002 and 07/27/2005 Defect: on some sport utility vehicles, in certain high speed frontal crashes, the webbing of a rear outboard seat belt may contact the rear seat back hinge where it can be cut by the sharp edge of the metal portion of the hinge. Consequence: if the webbing is completely separated, it can increase the risk of injury to an occupant in a crash. Action: dealers will install protectors over the webbing of the rear seat belts. the recall began on march 20, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 02/13/2006 | |
| 2004 NISSAN MURANO Manufactured between: 04/24/2002 and 11/24/2005 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, due to the location of the forward edge of the fuel tank, in the event that a vehicle front tire runs over a small, sharp object in the road, catches it and propels it towards the rear of the vehicle, it may strike and puncture the fuel tank. Consequence: a punctured tank could increase the risk of a fire. Action: dealers will install protectors in front of the tank free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 01/10/2006 | |
| 2004 NISSAN MURANO Manufactured between: 08/08/2002 and 09/24/2004 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, there is a possibility that a wire breaking inside the alternator could stop the battery from charging. Consequence: if this happens, the charger warning and brake warning lamps will immediately come on and the battery will begin to discharge. after a short time, the engine will go into a "fall safe" condition which will limit vehicle speed. the engine will stop running which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect and replace the alternator with a new version which has been modified to prevent movement of the coil. the recall began on august 1, 2005. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 07/14/2005 | |
| QUEST RECALLS | Top |
| 2008 NISSAN QUEST Manufactured between: 01/28/2008 and 02/12/2008 Defect: nissan is recalling 1,126 my 2008 quest, titan and armada vehicles equipped with manual adjustment front seats. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." the seat track assembly may have been manufactured out of specification. Consequence: this may result in the manual seat pawl not fully engaging increasing the risk of personal injuries in the event of a crash. Action: dealers will inspect the seat track assembly on the driver's and front passenger seats and replace the entire seat assembly free of charge. the recall began on may 27, 2008. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 04/24/2008 | |
| 2007 NISSAN QUEST Manufactured between: 01/20/2006 and 09/29/2006 Defect: during production, a select number of vehicles underwent an offline inspection at the assembly plant where a bolt in the front suspension assembly was removed. on some of these vehicles, it is possible that this bolt may not have been tightened to specification when it was reinstalled. Consequence: if the bolt is loose, the driver will hear a rattling noise and notice vibration. if the bolt comes off completely, the driver can experience difficulty in controlling the direction of the vehicle which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will replace the attachment bolts and tighten them to the specified value. this recall began on july 2, 2007. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 06/07/2007 | |
| 2006 NISSAN QUEST Manufactured between: 03/26/2003 and 09/26/2005 Defect: on certain mini vans, there is a seat adjustment mechanism that contains exposed moving components located at the rear inside edge of the second row seat. Consequence: when the operator attempts seat adjustment, a finger may be pinched in the moving seat adjustment mechanism which could cause an injury. Action: on earlier model vehicles built through june 28, 2004, dealers will replace the inboard second row seat adjustment handle, rivet a plastic reinforcement to backside of the existing seat back cover carpeting, install tie-downs and a flange to the inboard side shield. on vehicles produced from june 29, 2004 through september 26, 2005, dealers will rivet a plastic reinforcement to the backside of the existing seat back cover carpeting, install tie-downs and a flange on the inboard side shield. the recall began on december 19, 2005. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 10/13/2005 | |
| 2005 NISSAN QUEST Manufactured between: 01/04/2004 and 10/15/2004 Defect: on certain mini vans equipped with a folding third row rear seat, when the third row seat is raised from its stowed position, it engages striker brackets, one on each side of the seat cushion. the fold-away striker loop is welded to a mounting bracket. the striker may become detached from its mounting bracket due to a broken weld at the point of attachment to the bracket. Consequence: if the third row seat striker weld fails, the striker could separate from the mounting bracket. striker separation could affect the risk of injury in certain types of crashes. Action: dealers will replace the third row seat striker brackets free of charge. the recall began on december 19, 2005. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 10/17/2005 | |
| 2005 NISSAN QUEST Manufactured between: 03/26/2003 and 09/26/2005 Defect: on certain mini vans, there is a seat adjustment mechanism that contains exposed moving components located at the rear inside edge of the second row seat. Consequence: when the operator attempts seat adjustment, a finger may be pinched in the moving seat adjustment mechanism which could cause an injury. Action: on earlier model vehicles built through june 28, 2004, dealers will replace the inboard second row seat adjustment handle, rivet a plastic reinforcement to backside of the existing seat back cover carpeting, install tie-downs and a flange to the inboard side shield. on vehicles produced from june 29, 2004 through september 26, 2005, dealers will rivet a plastic reinforcement to the backside of the existing seat back cover carpeting, install tie-downs and a flange on the inboard side shield. the recall began on december 19, 2005. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 10/13/2005 | |
| 2004 NISSAN QUEST Manufactured between: 01/04/2004 and 10/15/2004 Defect: on certain mini vans equipped with a folding third row rear seat, when the third row seat is raised from its stowed position, it engages striker brackets, one on each side of the seat cushion. the fold-away striker loop is welded to a mounting bracket. the striker may become detached from its mounting bracket due to a broken weld at the point of attachment to the bracket. Consequence: if the third row seat striker weld fails, the striker could separate from the mounting bracket. striker separation could affect the risk of injury in certain types of crashes. Action: dealers will replace the third row seat striker brackets free of charge. the recall began on december 19, 2005. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 10/17/2005 | |
| 2004 NISSAN QUEST Manufactured between: 03/26/2003 and 09/26/2005 Defect: on certain mini vans, there is a seat adjustment mechanism that contains exposed moving components located at the rear inside edge of the second row seat. Consequence: when the operator attempts seat adjustment, a finger may be pinched in the moving seat adjustment mechanism which could cause an injury. Action: on earlier model vehicles built through june 28, 2004, dealers will replace the inboard second row seat adjustment handle, rivet a plastic reinforcement to backside of the existing seat back cover carpeting, install tie-downs and a flange to the inboard side shield. on vehicles produced from june 29, 2004 through september 26, 2005, dealers will rivet a plastic reinforcement to the backside of the existing seat back cover carpeting, install tie-downs and a flange on the inboard side shield. the recall began on december 19, 2005. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 10/13/2005 | |
| 2004 NISSAN QUEST Manufactured between: 03/26/2003 and 12/17/2003 Defect: on certain minivans equipped with a power sliding door(s), at an ambient temperature below approximately 40 degrees fahrenheit, the actuator for the power sliding door(s) may experience binding due to an out-of-specification condition. in order to open, close or reverse a power sliding door, the shift selector lever must be in ¿park.¿ if the actuator is experiencing binding and the driver shifts the vehicle out of "park" while a power sliding door is still closing, the door latches may not engage. Consequence: this can result in the door coming open unexpectedly upon rapid acceleration, and an occupant could fall out of the door and be injured. Action: dealers will replace the actuator for the power sliding door(s). owner notification began on june 23, 2004. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 04/16/2004 | |
| 2004 NISSAN QUEST Manufactured between: 03/26/2003 and 09/02/2003 Defect: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the advanced air bag requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, ¿occupant crash protection.¿ the air bag for the front passenger seat is to be turned off (so that it does not inflate) when certain occupants, such as small children, are in the front seat. Consequence: this reduces the risk of such occupants being unjured by an inflating air bag in a collision. Action: dealers will inspect the front passenger seat cushion/sensor assembly. if the seat cushion/sensor is found to be operating improperly, the seat will be removed and recalibrated. owner notification began on june 23, 2004. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 03/01/2004 | |
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| 2008 NISSAN SENTRA Manufactured between: 01/01/2007 and 02/22/2008 Defect: nissan is recalling 169,202 my 2007-2008 sentra passenger vehicles equipped robert bosch master cylinder. due to the machining irregularity by the supplier, the internal seal groove in the body of some brake master cylinders may allow for a gap in the groove contact area of the seal. this may result in brake fluid slowly leaking from the master cylinder into the brake booster assembly, causing the brake warning light to illuminate. Consequence: if the warning lamp is ignored, one of the brake circuits on the vehicle may not operate as designed increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will inspect the master cylinder/brake booster assembly and if brake fluid leakage is detected, the master cylinder will be replaced with a new one free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on july 23, 2008. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 07/11/2008 | |
| 2007 NISSAN SENTRA Manufactured between: 01/01/2007 and 02/22/2008 Defect: nissan is recalling 169,202 my 2007-2008 sentra passenger vehicles equipped robert bosch master cylinder. due to the machining irregularity by the supplier, the internal seal groove in the body of some brake master cylinders may allow for a gap in the groove contact area of the seal. this may result in brake fluid slowly leaking from the master cylinder into the brake booster assembly, causing the brake warning light to illuminate. Consequence: if the warning lamp is ignored, one of the brake circuits on the vehicle may not operate as designed increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will inspect the master cylinder/brake booster assembly and if brake fluid leakage is detected, the master cylinder will be replaced with a new one free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on july 23, 2008. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 07/11/2008 | |
| 2006 NISSAN SENTRA Manufactured between: 07/13/2004 and 07/29/2006 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. Consequence: if the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will reprogram the ecm free of charge. certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06v223 (nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06v223 also included this reprogramming. the recall begaon on december 31, 2007. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 11/14/2007 | |
| 2006 NISSAN SENTRA Manufactured between: 02/01/2006 and 05/31/2006 Defect: certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may experience excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings. Consequence: if the oil is not maintained at least at the minimum level, engine damage can occur and in extreme cases result in an engine fire. Action: dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ecm or engine computer). your vehicle will also be inspected to determine if it has been consuming engine oil at a higher than normal rate. in a small percentage of vehicles, engine replacement will be needed. on june 9, 2006, nissan notified owners of the possibility of excessive oil consumption and the importance of maintaining the oil at a proper level. follow-up letter to owners advising them of the status of the recall was sent during august 2006. followup letter to owners was sent on november 15, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 06/21/2006 | |
| 2005 NISSAN SENTRA Manufactured between: 07/13/2004 and 07/29/2006 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. Consequence: if the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will reprogram the ecm free of charge. certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06v223 (nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06v223 also included this reprogramming. the recall begaon on december 31, 2007. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 11/14/2007 | |
| 2005 NISSAN SENTRA Manufactured between: 11/03/2004 and 03/07/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, a vapor hose located in the fuel tank may not have been formed correctly during the manufacturing process. when the vehicle is parked with a full fuel tank, fuel may flow into the vapor hose, which is connected to a vapor canister. Consequence: the vapor canister could become full, and excess fuel could spill out onto the ground. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: dealers will check the vapor hose connections in the fuel tank to determine if a poor seal exists. if a poor seal is identified, a new fuel tank will be installed free of charge. the recall began on august 15, 2005. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 06/07/2005 | |
| 2004 NISSAN SENTRA Manufactured between: 03/01/2003 and 07/31/2004 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, a variation in temperature occurs due to the unique location of the sensor in the engine. under certain driving conditions, these variations in temperature can be large enough to cause a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. Consequence: if the interruption in the signal from the sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will reprogram the ecm free of charge. the recall began on august 21, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 07/07/2006 | |
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| 2008 NISSAN TITAN Manufactured between: 01/28/2008 and 02/12/2008 Defect: nissan is recalling 1,126 my 2008 quest, titan and armada vehicles equipped with manual adjustment front seats. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." the seat track assembly may have been manufactured out of specification. Consequence: this may result in the manual seat pawl not fully engaging increasing the risk of personal injuries in the event of a crash. Action: dealers will inspect the seat track assembly on the driver's and front passenger seats and replace the entire seat assembly free of charge. the recall began on may 27, 2008. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 04/24/2008 | |
| 2008 NISSAN TITAN Manufactured between: 04/11/2007 and 10/20/2007 Defect: nissan is recalling 5,523 my 2008 titan, frontier and xterra vehicles for failing to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles.' the tire placard lists an incorrect vehicle capacity weight. Consequence: this standard specifies requirements for tire selection to prevent overloading. Action: nissan will mail a correct tire placard and installation instructions to owners of the affected vehicles. the recall began on february 25, 2008. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 01/25/2008 | |
| 2006 NISSAN TITAN Manufactured between: 03/17/2005 and 08/21/2006 Defect: nissan is recalling 180,664 my 2005-2006 titan, armada and infinity qx56 vehicles manufactured after march 17, 2005, that are equipped with a visteon air conditioning condenser fan motor. the fan motor may not be properly sealed allowing excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture. Consequence: this could cause corrosion in the motor leading possibly to overheating and a fire. Action: dealers will install a 'thermal protector kit' and test the air conditioning condenser fan motor and replace it if necessary. the recall began on august 2, 2008. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 06/27/2008 | |
| 2006 NISSAN TITAN Manufactured between: 07/23/2003 and 08/21/2006 Defect: on certain king cab trucks, the wires in the harness were routed through the rear doors and into the body. these wires may break due to over bending of the harness as the door is opened and closed. the harness contains wires for the driver seat belt pretensioner and for the front passenger seat belt which is part of the occupant classification system. wires for the rear audio speakers are also contained n the harness. Consequence: if the wires for the seat belts and speaker wires break and make contact, there is a possibility that the pretensioner may deploy. if this happens when the seat belt is retracted, it will not be possible to use the seat belt. if one of the wires on the right side harness for the seat belt tension sensor breaks, the passenger side front air bag will not deploy as designed in a frontal collision increasing the risk of a crash and personal injury. Action: dealers will replace the wire harness cover with a different type that prevents over bending of the harness and the harness will be rerouted free of charge. the recall began on february 19, 2007. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 11/30/2006 | |
| 2006 NISSAN TITAN Manufactured between: 01/20/2006 and 02/07/2006 Defect: certain light trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retention components." an arc weld is missing on some right side rear door upper latch assemblies. Consequence: this may result in the right side doors coming partially open increasing the risk of injury to occupants. Action: dealers will replace the upper latch assembly free of charge. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 800-662-6200. Recall Date: 03/08/2006 | |
| 2005 NISSAN TITAN Manufactured between: 03/17/2005 and 08/21/2006 Defect: nissan is recalling 180,664 my 2005-2006 titan, armada and infinity qx56 vehicles manufactured after march 17, 2005, that are equipped with a visteon air conditioning condenser fan motor. the fan motor may not be properly sealed allowing excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture. Consequence: this could cause corrosion in the motor leading possibly to overheating and a fire. Action: dealers will install a 'thermal protector kit' and test the air conditioning condenser fan motor and replace it if necessary. the recall began on august 2, 2008. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 06/27/2008 | |
| 2005 NISSAN TITAN Manufactured between: 07/23/2003 and 08/21/2006 Defect: on certain king cab trucks, the wires in the harness were routed through the rear doors and into the body. these wires may break due to over bending of the harness as the door is opened and closed. the harness contains wires for the driver seat belt pretensioner and for the front passenger seat belt which is part of the occupant classification system. wires for the rear audio speakers are also contained n the harness. Consequence: if the wires for the seat belts and speaker wires break and make contact, there is a possibility that the pretensioner may deploy. if this happens when the seat belt is retracted, it will not be possible to use the seat belt. if one of the wires on the right side harness for the seat belt tension sensor breaks, the passenger side front air bag will not deploy as designed in a frontal collision increasing the risk of a crash and personal injury. Action: dealers will replace the wire harness cover with a different type that prevents over bending of the harness and the harness will be rerouted free of charge. the recall began on february 19, 2007. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 11/30/2006 | |
| 2004 NISSAN TITAN Manufactured between: 10/20/2003 and 07/30/2004 Defect: on certain crew cab model trucks, the seat back shape may be such that there may not be sufficient webbing on the retractor spool for the rear center seat belt to release from the automatic locking mode (alr) after it is engaged and the seat belt is retracted. if this occurs, there may be difficulty in pulling the seat belt out of the retractor thus preventing its usage. Consequence: in the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury. Action: dealers will replace the rear center seat belt with a new one free of charge. the recall began on june 11, 2007. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 04/03/2007 | |
| 2004 NISSAN TITAN Manufactured between: 07/23/2003 and 08/21/2006 Defect: on certain king cab trucks, the wires in the harness were routed through the rear doors and into the body. these wires may break due to over bending of the harness as the door is opened and closed. the harness contains wires for the driver seat belt pretensioner and for the front passenger seat belt which is part of the occupant classification system. wires for the rear audio speakers are also contained n the harness. Consequence: if the wires for the seat belts and speaker wires break and make contact, there is a possibility that the pretensioner may deploy. if this happens when the seat belt is retracted, it will not be possible to use the seat belt. if one of the wires on the right side harness for the seat belt tension sensor breaks, the passenger side front air bag will not deploy as designed in a frontal collision increasing the risk of a crash and personal injury. Action: dealers will replace the wire harness cover with a different type that prevents over bending of the harness and the harness will be rerouted free of charge. the recall began on february 19, 2007. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 11/30/2006 | |
| 2004 NISSAN TITAN Manufactured between: 03/15/2004 and 04/28/2004 Defect: on certain pickup trucks equipped with a column shifter, the shift lever assembly for the column shifter may have been damaged during assembly. Consequence: during its use this could eventually result in failure of the portion of the assembly that holds the lever in the park position. this could result in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect and replace the shifter. the recall began on september 27, 2004. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 08/19/2004 | |
| 2004 NISSAN TITAN Manufactured between: 07/23/2003 and 06/14/2004 Defect: certain pickup trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." an area on the rear pillar where the rear seat belt upper anchor is attached may not be sufficiently energy absorbent. Consequence: this could result in an increased risk of injury if the area is struck in a crash. Action: dealers will replace the outboard rear seat belt assemblies with new ones. the recall began on september 27, 2004. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 07/19/2004 | |
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| 2007 NISSAN VERSA Manufactured between: 05/14/2006 and 09/25/2006 Defect: on certain hatchback vehicles, the terminals for the passenger side seat belt tension sensor harness connector may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. this could result in a loss of electrical continuity causing the occupant detection system to become inoperative. Consequence: if this occurs, the air bag warning light will come on and the passenger side frontal air bag will be suppressed. Action: dealers will replace the connector for the seat belt tension sensor harness free of charge. the recall began on june 18, 2007. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 03/12/2007 | |
| 2007 NISSAN VERSA Manufactured between: 04/01/2006 and 09/04/2006 Defect: certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' the brake fluid reservoir cap is missing part of the required brake fluid warning. Consequence: the purpose of this standard is to ensure safe braking performance under normal and emergency driving conditions. Action: new brake fluid reservoir caps will be mailed to vehicle owners along with instructions for installation. the letters will instruct owners who do not want to replace their own brake fluid reservoir cap to take the car to a dealer for the repair. the recall began on november 10, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 09/12/2006 | |
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| 2008 NISSAN XTERRA Manufactured between: 08/20/2007 and 09/10/2007 Defect: nissan is recalling 5,523 my 2008 titan, frontier and xterra vehicles for failing to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles.' the tire placard lists an incorrect vehicle capacity weight. Consequence: this standard specifies requirements for tire selection to prevent overloading. Action: nissan will mail a correct tire placard and installation instructions to owners of the affected vehicles. the recall began on february 25, 2008. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 01/25/2008 | |
| 2008 NISSAN XTERRA Manufactured between: 10/19/2007 and 10/29/2007 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, the antilock brake system/vehicle dynamic control (abs/vdc) actuator is designed with one ball in the valve section. some abs/vdc actuators were manufactured with more than one ball in the valve. Consequence: in abs/vdc actuators with more than one ball, it is possible that fluid flow could be blocked and cause a reduction in brake force in one or both front wheels or affect operation of the abs and/or vdc. this could result in a reduction in brake effectiveness without warning increasing the risk of a crash. Action: dealers will replace the abs/vdc actuator with a new one. the recall began on december 31, 2007. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 11/16/2007 | |
| 2005 NISSAN XTERRA Manufactured between: 01/06/2005 and 09/14/2005 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a nissan accessory tow hitch, inadequate quality of some welded joints in the hitch assembly may result in separation of the hitch from the vehicle when being used to tow. Consequence: this could result in the trailer separating from the vehicle and cause a crash without warning. Action: dealers will replace the tow hitches. on october 17, 2005, owners were sent an interim letter advising them not to use the tow hitch until it can be repaired. another letter was sent out on november 21, 2005, notifying them to bring their vehicles in for repair. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 10/05/2005 | |
| 2004 NISSAN XTERRA Manufactured between: 07/13/2004 and 07/20/2004 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, the accessory tow hitch attachment bolts may not have been tightened to the proper specification. Consequence: this could cause the tow hitch to loosen or separate from the vehicle which could result in a crash without warning. Action: dealers will tighten the tow hitch. the recall began on january 3, 2005. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Recall Date: 12/15/2004 | |
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