Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier and Xterra Recalls

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
NISSAN / FRONTIER		2005-2009
NISSAN / PATHFINDER		2005-2009
NISSAN / XTERRA		2005-2009
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.		Mfr’s Report Date: DEC 18, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V690000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Potential Number of Units Affected: 242720

Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.

Consequence: THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. 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 .

Comments

Sebastian says

February 12, 2010 at 2:07 am

My air bag light flashes and has been flashing for a while. Even though I had not purchased my vehicle in any of the states mentioned. A month after purchasing it we move To the northren Va area and traveled in DC alot were our vehicle traveled the NOVA and DC area. I have had the light reset but it keep coming on. They told me that my seat is bad not the FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR that is spoke of in the recall. I have talked to other who own pathfinders of the ssame year. Even a person that work s at the dealership. They said they had never heard of the seat going bad. I dont think that anyone wants to help me with this. I dont feel that they want to replace this part in my vehicle.

ronald gasparini says

August 21, 2010 at 12:37 am

have a 2007 nissen frontier and the engine light stays on . mechanic says its the fuel sensor and could cost up to $800.00 to repair. are there any recalls for this problem. i can’t afford to have it fixed and the state will not inspect the vehicle without it being fixed.