2003 Infiniti FX35 and Infiniti FX45 recall: automatic transmission
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 5, 2003. It covers about 164 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 164
- reported
- May 5, 2003
- owners notified
- May 27, 2003
- related complaints
- 8
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the bolts which attach the propeller shaft(s) to the transaxle and differential(s) may not have been adequately tightened.
- Risk
- If the bolts come loose, the propeller shaft may come off the vehicle which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the propeller shaft bolts and tighten the bolts to the proper specification. Owner notification began may 27, 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 infiniti at 1‑800‑662‑6200.
Recall number 03V164000
Affected vehicles
- Infiniti FX35 2003 2003
- Infiniti FX45 2003 2003
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 03V164000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Infiniti FX35 and Infiniti FX45 automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 03V164000, reported on May 5, 2003, covers about 164 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V164000?
Dealers will replace the propeller shaft bolts and tighten the bolts to the proper specification. Owner notification began may 27, 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 infiniti at 1‑800‑662‑6200.
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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