Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
NISSAN
Model Of Vehicle
XTERRA
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
07V528000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/TrAction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20071019
End Of Manufacture
20071029
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1115
Date Owners Notified
20071231
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20071116