Xterra 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40) (2005)
Trailer Hitch: Recalls
Recall 05V458000: Potential Trailer Hitch Separation
MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:
Nissan/Xterra 2005
MANUFACTURER: Nissan North America, Inc.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V458000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: September 30, 2005
COMPONENT: Trailer Hitches
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 12500
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:
This could result in the trailer separating from the vehicle and cause a crash without warning.
REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the tow hitches. The recall is expected to begin on October 24, 2005. Owners should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
NOTES:
Customers can contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY:1-800-424-9153); or go
to http://www.safercar.gov.