Defect Description For Recall
2000 Nissan Xterra Vehicles Manufactured Between October 15, 1999, And February 29, 2000. The Alloy Wheels Used On These Vehicles May Not Have Been Properly Manufactured And Could Develop Cracks In The Wheel Spokes.
Make Of Vehicle
NISSAN
Model Of Vehicle
XTERRA
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
03V307000
Component Description
Wheels
Effect Of Defect
If A Sufficient Number Of Spoke Cracks Develop, The Wheel Could Fail And Separate From The Mounting Hub, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
Nissan Will Notify Its Customers And Replace The Four Alloy Wheels With Xterra Se Model Bright Alloy Wheels Free Of Charge. The Spare Tire Steel Wheel Is Not Affected. Owner Notification Began On September 15, 2003. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Nissan At 1-800-647-7261. Information Can Also Be Obtained Through Nissan’S Web Site At Www.Nissanusa.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19991015
End Of Manufacture
20000229
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
31700
Date Owners Notified
20030915
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030822
Make Campaign Number
RU301