Recalls for your 2002 Nissan Xterra

Recalls for 2002 Nissan Xterra

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DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP


Posted on: 2004-05-24
Description
On certain pickup trucks equipped with six cylinder engines and sport utility vehicles equipped with four or six cylinder engines, the fuel pump terminal on the fuel-sending unit can develop a crack in the plastic molding.  This can cause the terminal strip to corrode under some environmental conditions.  

Consequence
If corrosion occurs, the terminal strip could eventually break causing the fuel pump to stop operation.  This will result in not being able to start the engine or cause the engine to stop running without warning, which can result in a crash.  

Corrective Action
In the following states, dealers will replace the fuel-sending unit.  These states are connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, tennessee, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia.  In the other states, the dealer will inspect the fuel pump terminal on the sending unit for corrosion.  If corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the unit.  If there is not corrosion, the dealer will apply sealant to the terminal housing to help prevent corrosion in the future.  Owner notification began on june 28, 2004.  Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.  

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2006-03-23
Description
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above.  Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Corrective Action
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps.  The recall began on april 3, 2006.  Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

Notes
This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may 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 #3 - SUSPENSION:REAR


Posted on: 2002-11-19
Description
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, water may enter the rear axle housing due to inadequate sealing of the anti-lock braking system (abs) sensor.

Consequence
This can result in corrosion and eventual failure of the wheel bearing.  If this occurs, the wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rear axle for water intrusion and any affected components will be replaced.  The abs sensor will be resealed to prevent water intrusion.  Owner notification began december 10, 2003.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #4 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE


Posted on: 2003-03-05
Description
On certain vehicles, the electrical connector for the driver air bag may come loose.  If the connector comes loose, the supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.  

Consequence
The driver side air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a retaining clip on the clock spring electrical connector.  Owner notification began april 21, 2003.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.  

Notes
Nissan recall no.  R3001.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #5 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL


Posted on: 2002-11-19
Description
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with a supercharger, under certain conditions, such as full throttle in low gear when the engine is not fully warmed up and at cold ambient temperature, the amount of intake air flow through the air flow meter may exceed the maximum preset diagnosis limit value.

Consequence
This will cause the engine control system to go into the failsafe mode.  Under this condition, the malfunction indicator lamp will illuminate and engine speed will not exceed 2400 rpm regardless of the throttle position, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module.  Owner notification began january 15, 2003.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #6 - STEERING:COLUMN


Posted on: 2010-11-12
Description
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 frontier vehicles manufactured from july 9, 2001 through october 20, 2004, and model year 2002-2004, xterra vehicles manufactured from july 9, 2001, through january 6, 2005.  Over time corrosion may form in the lower steering column joint and limit movement of the joint.  The limited movement of this joint may create excessive load on the lower steering column shaft.  If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition, it may lead to cracking of the shaft during low speed maneuvers that require large steering inputs.  

Consequence
The shaft may break which could result in loss of steering control during these low speed maneuvers increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
The steering column shaft and joint will be replaced with a shaft of a different design.  This service will be performed free of charge.  The recall began on december 13, 2010.  Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes
Nissan safety recal no.  R1037.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 .