| Issue ID | 1063359 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10586585 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 19/04/12 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I took my truck into the dealership for a diagnostic test. I was told that i need a new timing chain. Nissan has been aware that the timing chain systems installed in the subject nissan vehicles are prone to premature failure, and nissan continued to install defective timing chain systems in the subject nissan vehicles knowing that they were prone to premature failure. Nissan not only refused to disclose the problem, but also actively concealed knowledge of it. Nissan undertook affirmative efforts to conceal the failures through, among other things, technical service bulletins issued to repair facilities. Although nissan was aware enough of the problem to issue multiple technical service bulletins to repair facilities, informing them of the need for timing chain systems to be replaced, nissan selectively chose not to inform consumers of this fact. Nissan concealed this so that the warranty period on the subject nissan vehicles would expire before owners become aware of the problem. Through this practice, nissan unlawfully transfers the cost of replacement from itself to the owners of the subject nissan. The fact that the timing chain systems were prone to sudden premature failure is material to consumers because it presents a serious safety issue and places the driver and passengers at a risk of harm. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DOUGLASVILLE, GA |
| VIN pattern | 1N6AD06U57CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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