Recall on Infinity QX56, Nissan Armada, Nissan Titan 2005-2006

July 10, 2008

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     INFINITY / QX56     2005-2006
     NISSAN / ARMADA     2005-2006
     NISSAN / TITAN     2005-2006
Manufacturer : NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr’s Report Date : JUN 24, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V284000 PE08037 NHTSA Action Number: PE08037
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 180664
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: THIS COULD CAUSE CORROSION IN THE MOTOR LEADING POSSIBLY TO OVERHEATING AND A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A ‘THERMAL PROTECTOR KIT’ AND TEST THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FAN MOTOR AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NEAR THE END OF JULY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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.

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Written by NHTSA · Filed Under Auto Recalls 

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