NHTSA Recall # | 78414 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 08V284000 |
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Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Supplier | NISSAN |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | TITAN |
Model Year | 2006 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER |
Date of notification | 02/08/08 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 17/03/05 |
End date of manufacturing | 21/08/06 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 27/06/08 |
Report created | 27/06/08 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 180664 |
Defect summary | Nissan is recalling 180,664 my 2005-2006 titan, armada and infinity qx56 vehicles manufactured after march 17, 2005, that are equipped with a visteon air conditioning condenser fan motor. The fan motor may not be properly sealed allowing excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture. |
Consequence summary | This could cause corrosion in the motor leading possibly to overheating and a fire. |
Corrective action | Dealers will install a 'thermal protector kit' and test the air conditioning condenser fan motor and replace it if necessary. The recall began on august 2, 2008. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. |
Recall notes | Customers may also 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. |