Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V008000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 12/01/1994 to 01/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 68 | 02/20/1995 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/24/1995 | 01/24/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain of the brake hoses for the right rear wheel were routed incorrectly so that contact is made with a suspension component. this causes abrasion to the hose and eventual leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A leaking brake hose reduces braking capability, increases stopping distances and increases the risk of an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The right rear brake hose will be inspected to determine if it is routed correctly. misrouted hoses will be inspected for damage, replaced if necessary, and correctly routed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; hose; non-metallic.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| NTB99005A | 06/17/1999 | NTB99005 | 606182 | Key value brake pad service information. *tt | 08/12/1999 |
| NTB99005 | 03/01/1999 | 604301 | Service information on key value brake pads. *tt | 04/22/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/18/2001 | 3 | 10/01/1995 | |
| My brakes have always screeched, the dome light never worked, the sensor for engine check light had to be replaced, leak from oil pan defective seal, the starter had to be replaced, when taken to the dealership to fix there were always excuses for the malfunction we had to pay for most of the replacements always over 500 dollars per visit. | |||
| 09/02/1999 | |||
| Brakes are not operable. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/07/2002 | |||
| While driving 35mph brakes functioned poorly, and there was extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 03/12/1999 | |||
| While driving at 35 mph, making a turn, consumer applied brakes and the rear tire was spinning, consumer lost control of the vehicle, resulting in a crash. consumer had to get vehicle towed to repair shop.. | |||
| 07/15/1996 | |||
| Poor brake performance(non-abs). during panic and normal braking conditions, extended/slow reaction stopping is experienced. *ak | |||
| 07/25/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 11/29/1999 | 0 | ||
| When starting car and the seatbelt light went off, airbag light blinked off and on. airbag may have deployed when consumer hit a bump. also,odometer was not working at all. hydraulic disc brakes and shoes had been changed,but consumer still hears a squeeky noise when driving or coming to a stop. took to dealer, brakes were checked, but did not know where squeaky noise was coming from. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 05/25/1996 | |||
| Brake pads are wearing prematurely because pot holes are clogging, allowing too much fluid to enter onto brakes, could cause accident. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 05/28/1999 | |||
| Vehicle brake assemley bracket that attaches to fire wallis cracked, which caused the brake pedal to stick when applied. this appears to be a flaw in the manufacturing. dealer/mfr notified and informed consumer that repairs would be at consumer cost. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| Owner has power assist brakes, she states that her front brakes have worn out completely for unknown reasons, she is concerned about her safety. *ak | |||