NHTSA Recall 05V458000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V458000; Date: Oct. 5, 2005
This could result in the trailer separating from the vehicle and cause a crash without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Nissan Xterra
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 12,500
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 21, 2005
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