Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08E014000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08E014000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 480 affected units, AFTERMARKET HITCH STYLE BIKE RACKS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Nissan is recalling 480 aftermarket hitch style bike racks, part no. 999r5-ar000. these bike racks can be installed on my 2002-2008 nissan quest, murano, frontier, xterra, pathfinder, titan, armada, and my 2004-2008 infiniti fx35, fx45, qx56, and qx4 sport utility vehicles. a pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly.

Corrective Action

Nissan will notify owners and provide a free retrofit kit. the recall began on february 19, 2008. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08E014000

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-02-01T00:00:00

Subject: Aftermarket hitch style bike racks

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 480

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Nissan is recalling 480 aftermarket hitch style bike racks, part no. 999r5-ar000. these bike racks can be installed on my 2002-2008 nissan quest, murano, frontier, xterra, pathfinder, titan, armada, and my 2004-2008 infiniti fx35, fx45, qx56, and qx4 sport utility vehicles. a pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly.

Consequence Summary: When moving the bike arm bracket to its down position, this pinch bolt has the potential of causing severe laceration or amputation to the user's fingertips or hand.

Corrective Action: Nissan will notify owners and provide a free retrofit kit. the recall began on february 19, 2008. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ifkk-eie6_gai4

NHTSA ID: 08E014000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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