Nissan Xterra (2008) – 08V690000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard