Issue ID | 902811 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10444726 |
Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | TITAN |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 13/01/12 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | In 2005 4 months after i purchased the titan, i was involved in a minor rear end accident that dented the rear bumper. 2 months after the accident and the bumper was replaced i noticed seepage coming from the rear axle. I thought it was due to the accident and did not have the seals replaced. It was not. The leak has entered into my emergency brake system and it has never performed properly. On january 13, 2012 a loud noise from the rear end prompted me to exit the interstate where i noticed smoke and a burning oil smell coming from the axle. The bearings were replaced and i drove the truck for 20 miles and the truck broke down again. I reseached the problem on the internet and found many complaints regarding seal leaks and replacement of the axle shaft. I also found a 2010 service bulletin from nissan instructing replacement of the axle shaft and associated components. I have 200,000 miles on my truck and it has performed relatively well, but i have an issue with nissan for not addressing the issue and risking my familys' safety for 5 years before issuing a safety bulletin. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1200 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | OLD HICKORY, TN |
VIN pattern | 1N6AA06A25NXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 06/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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