Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V307000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V307000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 31,700 affected units, NISSAN/ALLOY WHEEL CRACKS, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V307000

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-08-22T00:00:00

Subject: Nissan/alloy wheel cracks

Component: Wheels

Potentially Affected Units: 31,700

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RU301

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 03V307000

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