NHTSA Recall 12V068000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V068000; Date: Feb. 22, 2012
A non-active tpms cannot warn a driver that a tire is underinflated. Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Nissan Murano; 2012 Nissan Rogue
Component: Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,983
Recall Summary:
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 murano and rogue vehicles, manufactured from November 23, 2011 through January 11, 2012. During assembly, the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) was not activated. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138,�tire pressure monitoring system. �
How to Fix:
All of the affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers have been instructed to activate all of the tire pressure monitoring systems.
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: Feb 15, 2012
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