Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V538000 Reported November 4, 2011

Power window switch controller

Nissan North America, Inc. · Visibility · 1,788 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V538000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
1,788
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 4, 2011

Defect Summary

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 infiniti g37 coupe vehicles and certain model year 2011 nissan 370z vehicles manufactured from july 2, 2011, through august 29, 2011. due to a programming error, the power window switch controller in the subject vehicles was manufactured out of specification.

Safety Consequence

The threshold for auto reverse activation is higher than the nissan specification. should a body part become trapped by a closing window, a pinch injury may result.

Corrective Action

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power window switches with new ones free of charge. the safety recall began on december 5, 2011. owners may contact nissan at 1800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 11V538000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V538000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V538000?

NHTSA recall 11V538000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on November 4, 2011. It addresses: Power window switch controller. The recall affects approximately 1,788 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V538000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.