2003 Nissan Frontier recall: rim
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 26, 2002. It covers about 6,500 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,500
- reported
- Nov 26, 2002
- owners notified
- Jan 13, 2003
- related complaints
- 3
Wheels: rim
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a v6 engine, an incorrect size wheel rim for the spare tire was provided in these vehicles. The wheel rim does not fit properly as a replacement for a front wheel.
- Risk
- When installed on the front of the vehicle, the wheel rim will contact the brake caliper causing a loud rubbing noise and could result in wear on the caliper and/or wheel rim if driving continues. Continued usage of the spare tire wheel at the front location can also result in loosening of the lug nuts and deterioration in braking performance. This could eventually cause the wheel assembly to separate form the vehicle and result in loss of control and a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the spare tire wheel rim with a new one, and remount the spare tire on it. Owner notification began january 13, 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 02V316000
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Frontier 2003 2003
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about wheels problems.
Questions about recall 02V316000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Nissan Frontier rim?
Yes. Recall 02V316000, reported on November 26, 2002, covers about 6,500 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V316000?
Dealers will replace the spare tire wheel rim with a new one, and remount the spare tire on it. Owner notification began january 13, 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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