Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V592000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V592000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 14,718 affected units, ENGINE OIL COOLER CONNECTOR BOLT, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 infiniti fx, model year 2012 infiniti m, model year 2011-2012 nissan frontier, model year 2011-2012 nissan xterra, model year 2011-2012 nissan pathfinder, and model year 2012 nissan nv vehicles. some of the bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter to the engine in these vehicles may have been manufactured to below specification strength. as a result, the bolt may break at the oil filter attachment point and can cause an engine oil leak.

Corrective Action

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector bolts free of charge. the safety recall began on january 30, 2012. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V592000

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-12-19T00:00:00

Subject: Engine oil cooler connector bolt

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 14,718

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 infiniti fx, model year 2012 infiniti m, model year 2011-2012 nissan frontier, model year 2011-2012 nissan xterra, model year 2011-2012 nissan pathfinder, and model year 2012 nissan nv vehicles. some of the bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter to the engine in these vehicles may have been manufactured to below specification strength. as a result, the bolt may break at the oil filter attachment point and can cause an engine oil leak.

Consequence Summary: If there is an engine oil leak, the engine oil pressure would drop and the engine could seize, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector bolts free of charge. the safety recall began on january 30, 2012. 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-74cw-b4cr-qebg

NHTSA ID: 11V592000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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