NHTSA Recall 03V098000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V098000; Date: Mar. 19, 2003
If a sufficient number of cracks develop, the wheel could fail and separate from the mounting hub, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Infiniti Q45; 2001 Infiniti Q45
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,600
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17 inch alloy wheels, the wheels may have a casting defect from which cracks could propagate as the vehicle is being driven.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace these wheels. Owner notification began April 28, 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 Notes:
Infiniti recall no. R3006. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 28, 2003
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