Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V458000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V458000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 12,500 affected units, TOW HITCH ASSEMBLIES, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a nissan accessory tow hitch, inadequate quality of some welded joints in the hitch assembly may result in separation of the hitch from the vehicle when being used to tow.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the tow hitches. on october 17, 2005, owners were sent an interim letter advising them not to use the tow hitch until it can be repaired. another letter was sent out on november 21, 2005, notifying them to bring their vehicles in for repair. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V458000

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2005-10-05T00:00:00

Subject: Tow hitch assemblies

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 12,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a nissan accessory tow hitch, inadequate quality of some welded joints in the hitch assembly may result in separation of the hitch from the vehicle when being used to tow.

Consequence Summary: This could result in the trailer separating from the vehicle and cause a crash without warning.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the tow hitches. on october 17, 2005, owners were sent an interim letter advising them not to use the tow hitch until it can be repaired. another letter was sent out on november 21, 2005, notifying them to bring their vehicles in for repair. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-mszq.kk89~9553

NHTSA ID: 05V458000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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