Defect Investigations of Nissan 350Z

There have been 2 defect investigations conducted for the following Nissan 350Z model year vehicles.

1 Wheel rim defect investigations of Nissan 350Z vehicles

This investigation was opened on Apr. 3, 2007. It was closed on Aug. 4, 2008. All of the wheel separation incidents identified in ea07-005 have involved wheels subjected to aftermarket chroming in California. Metallurgical analysis of aftermarket chromed wheels obtained from incident vehicles showed significant changes in material properties that can increase the chance of
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2005 Nissan 350Z, the 2006 Nissan 350Z, the 2007 Nissan 350Z.
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2 Wheels defect investigations of Nissan 350Z vehicles

This investigation was opened on Nov. 9, 2006. It was closed on Apr. 9, 2007. The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe06-050 based on two consumer complaints alleging incidents of wheel separation while driving due to spoke fracture. One of the incidents resulted in a crash and serious injury when the separated wheel struck a California highway patrol officer on a
Vehicles covered by this investigations include: the 2006 Nissan 350Z.
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