2005 Nissan Xterra recall: trailer hitches
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 5, 2005. It covers about 12,500 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 12,500
- reported
- Oct 5, 2005
- owners notified
- Nov 21, 2005
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could result in the trailer separating from the vehicle and cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tow hitches. On october 17, 2005, owners were sent an interim letter advising them not to use the tow hitch until it can be repaired. Another letter was sent out on november 21, 2005, notifying them to bring their vehicles in for repair. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 05V458000
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Xterra 2005 2005
Questions about recall 05V458000
Is there a recall on the 2005 Nissan Xterra trailer hitches?
Yes. Recall 05V458000, reported on October 5, 2005, covers about 12,500 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V458000?
Dealers will replace the tow hitches. On october 17, 2005, owners were sent an interim letter advising them not to use the tow hitch until it can be repaired. Another letter was sent out on november 21, 2005, notifying them to bring their vehicles in for repair. Owners may 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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