2001-2003 Nissan Frontier and Nissan Xterra recall: rear

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 12, 2002. It covers about 143,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 143,000
reported: Nov 12, 2002
owners notified: Dec 10, 2003
related complaints: 49

Suspension: rear

What is wrong: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, water may enter the rear axle housing due to inadequate sealing of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) sensor.
Risk: This can result in corrosion and eventual failure of the wheel bearing. If this occurs, the wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle for water intrusion and any affected components will be replaced. The ABS sensor will be resealed to prevent water intrusion. Owner notification began december 10, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 02V299000

Affected vehicles

Nissan Frontier 2001-2003 2001 2002 2003
Nissan Xterra 2001-2003 2001 2002 2003

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 49 complaints about suspension problems.

2001 Nissan Frontier 2002 Nissan Frontier 2003 Nissan Frontier 2001 Nissan Xterra 2002 Nissan Xterra 2003 Nissan Xterra

Questions about recall 02V299000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2003 Nissan Frontier and Nissan Xterra rear?

Yes. Recall 02V299000, reported on November 12, 2002, covers about 143,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V299000?

Dealers will inspect the rear axle for water intrusion and any affected components will be replaced. The ABS sensor will be resealed to prevent water intrusion. Owner notification began december 10, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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