Frontier 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2003)
Technical Service Bulletin # 02-127
Date: 030109
Recall - Rear Axle Water Intrusion/Bearing Failure
Reference:
NTB02-127
Date:
January 9, 2003
VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN
REAR ABS SENSORS / REAR AXLE HOUSING
CAMPAIGN I.D.# / NHTSA #:
R2019 / 02V-299
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2001-03 Frontier (D22), w/VG33 Engine and 4WD ONLY
2001-03 Xterra (WD22) w/VG33 Engine and 4WD ONLY
APPLIED VINS:
2001 Frontier: 1N6*D2*Y*1C 300002 to 404387
2002 Frontier: 1N6*D2*Y*2C 300004 to 396641
2003 Frontier: 1N6*D2*Y*3C 400008 to 405694
2001 Xterra: 5N1*D2*Y*1C 500002 to 599014
2002 Xterra: 5N1*D2*Y*2C 500002 to 606344
2003 Xterra: 5N1*D2*Y*3C 600010 to 630463
NOTE:
Verify campaign eligibility using Service Comm.
INTRODUCTION
Nissan has determined that on some 2001-2003 model year four wheel drive Nissan Frontier and Xterra vehicles, there is a possibility that water may
enter the rear axle housing due to inadequate sealing of the ABS sensor in the axle housing. This may result in corrosion and eventual failure of the
wheel bearing. If this occurs, the wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle and result in loss of control of the vehicle and a crash. To prevent this
condition from occurring, Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign to inspect the rear axle for water entry and replace any necessary
parts. Also, the ABS sensor will be resealed to prevent water from entering.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number R2019 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature
dealing with this campaign.
NUMBER OF VEHICLES POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The number of vehicles potentially affected is approximately 143,500.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
It is the retailer's responsibility to check Service Comm for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary safety recall
which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and
vehicles in a dealer's inventory. Federal law requires that new vehicles in dealer inventory which are the subject of a safety recall must be corrected prior
to sale. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While federal law applies only to new
vehicles, Nissan strongly encourages dealers to correct any used vehicles in their inventory before they are retailed.