Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Pickup Trucks And Sport Utility Vehicles, Water May Enter The Rear Axle Housing Due To Inadequate Sealing Of The Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs) Sensor.
Make Of Vehicle
NISSAN
Model Of Vehicle
XTERRA
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V299000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear
Effect Of Defect
This Can Result In Corrosion And Eventual Failure Of The Wheel Bearing. If This Occurs, The Wheel Assembly Could Separate From The Vehicle Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Rear Axle For Water Intrusion And Any Affected Components Will Be Replaced. The Abs Sensor Will Be Resealed To Prevent Water Intrusion. Owner Notification Began December 10, 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20000715
End Of Manufacture
20020922
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
143000
Date Owners Notified
20031210
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20021112
Make Campaign Number
R2019