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2005 Nissan FRONTIER Structure Body Tailgate Hinge And Attachments Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	633509
Internal NHTSA #	10193681
Manufacurer	NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Brand	NISSAN
Model	FRONTIER
Model Year	2005
File date	22/05/07
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Poorly designed u-joint to front in 4 wheel drive. ,u-joint has no grease fitting will rust and disinterested. Manufacturer has added fitting to replace part. However, original could fail and bring vehicle to complete stop in traffic or front drive could fail in adverse weather, leading to loss of traction ,both of which could lead to accident. Tailgate prone to failure due to poor weld on inner half tailgate hinge. Tailgate was heavy and could lead to injury to a child or small person if failure occured while opening. Once again manufacturer has added additional welds in replacement part. *ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	35215
Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SOUTHAMPTON , MA
VIN pattern	1N6AD06W65CXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	20/01/05
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2005 Nissan FRONTIER Structure Body Tailgate Hinge And Attachments Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Nissan FRONTIER Structure Body Tailgate Hinge And Attachments Problems, Complaints and Defects

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