Issue ID | 601469 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10167530 |
Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | TITAN |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 31/08/06 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Loud "clunking" sound during shifting transmission starting at about 17,000 miles on brand new purchased nissan titan 4x4 le. Later noticed and smelled smoke coming from left rear wheel of vehicle. Noticed on further inspection underneath excessive fluid leak from rear axle onto wheel and tires causing smoke. Truck brought to local texas dealer who performed warranty repairs at direction of nissan na. The "entire rear axle and differential" had to be replaced. Truck was in shop for 7 days. Nissan provided rental vehicle. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17112 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | THE WOODLANDS, TX |
VIN pattern | 1N6BA07B95NXXXXXX |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 04/05/05 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | CLASSIC NISSAN |
Dealer's telephone number | 407-657-9500 |
Dealer's city | WINTER PARK |
Dealer's state code | FL |
Dealer's ZIP code | 32790 |