Defect Description For Recall
Nissan Is Recalling 242,720 My 2005-2009 Pathfinder, Frontier And Xterra Vehicles Originally Sold In Or Currently Registered In The States Of ConneCTIcut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, And The District Of Columbia. In Those Areas Of The Country Which Use Heavy Concentrations Of Road Salt In The Winter, A Mixture Of Snow/Water And Salt Can Enter Into The Front Crash Zone Sensor (Czs) Housing. If This Occurs, The Czs May Internally Rust Resulting In A Signal Interruption. If This Happens, The Red Air Bag Warning Light Will Illuminate To Alert The Vehicle Operator.
Make Of Vehicle
NISSAN
Model Of Vehicle
XTERRA
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V690000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal
Effect Of Defect
This Issue Could Result In The Non-Deployment Of The Driver And Passenger Front Air BAGS In A Crash, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Front Czs With A Redesigned Sensor. The Recall Began On January 26, 2009. Owners In The Other States Will Receive Extended Warranty Coverage For The Sensor To 10 Years. These Owners Will Be Notified Of The Warranty Extension By Mail And Will Receive A Sticker To Place In Their Warranty Booklet Explaining The Extended Warranty Coverage. Owners May Contact Nissan At 1-800-647-7261.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20040601
End Of Manufacture
20081119
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
242720
Date Owners Notified
20090126
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20081229