Recalls for 2004 Infiniti Qx56

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Posted on: 2010-10-28
Description
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti qx56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles.  The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ecm) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction.  The ecm relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ecm relay contact due to arcing.

Consequence
This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the ecm relay inside the ipdm assembly.  This service will be performed free of charge.  The safety recall began on december 6, 2010.  Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes
Owners 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 .

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Posted on: 2010-05-21
Description
Nissan is recalling certain front and rear lower links, p/nos.  54501zq00a, 54500zq00a, 551a1zq00a, 551a0zq00a , 54501ea00a, 54500ea00a, 551a1ea500, 551a0ea500, 54501zr00a, and 54500zr00a, sold between november 25, 2009 and may 14, 2010 as replacement parts for model year 2004 through 2010 titan, armada, and qx56, and model years 2005 through 2010 frontier, xterra, and pathfinder vehicles.  The lower control link assembly has two cylindrical collars forming the inboard attachment points to the chassis.  Due to an improper welding process some collars may contain welds that do not meet strength specifications.

Consequence
If the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace any affected lower link free of charge.  The safety recall began on july 12, 2010.  Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes
Owners 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 .