Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 02120A | 11/02/2005 | 02120D | 10002224 | Antilock braking system (abs) light on and / or diagnostic trouble code for abs wheel speed sensor. *tt | 08/15/2003 |
| 02120 | 12/05/2002 | 10000022 | Antilock braking system (abs) light on and / or diagnostic trouble code for abs wheel speed sensor. *tt | 02/07/2003 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | ||||||
| DP03005 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/11/2003 | 07/29/2003 | BRAKE ROTOR WARPAGE | ||
| Mr. kent jones of kernersville, nc, submitted a petition to nhtsa by e-mail dated july 1, 2003, requesting nhtsa to investigate the brake rotors on my 2002 nissan xterra vehicles.the petitioner alleged that the brake rotors in these vehicles were defective because the rotors overheat and warp from normal usage.a review of odi's database for complaints regarding my 2001 through my 2003 nissan xterra vehicles identified only two reports related to brake rotor warping; one for a my 2001 and one for a my 2002.the complaint for the my 2002 nissan xterra was reported by the petitioner.brake rotor warping can result in brake pulsation and shaking when the brake is applied.brake pulsation, tire or suspension vibration, and similar conditions are an obvious annoyance to the driver, but generally do not cause a driver to lose control of a vehicle.furthermore, even if left uncorrected, any potential increase in stopping distance will be negligible. therefore, this condition does not normally constitute a safety defect, even if it occurs with far more often frequency. in view of the foregoing, it is unlikely that nhtsa would issue an order for the notification and remedy of an alleged safety-related defect as defined by the petitioner in the my 2002 nissan xterra vehicles at the conclusion of an investigation.therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize nhtsa's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is denied. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 27500 | 1 | 08/14/2001 | |
| The vehicle has had 3 brake repairs and 3 horn repairs within 27,500 miles, the vehicle drive crooked down a straight highway, it appears that the frame is bent, the right rear door is not sealed properly and it leaks it also sounds like the window is open, the driver's door rattles, the carpet on the driver's side will not stay in place, the sunroof rattles when its open and leaks when it's closed, the console box lid rattles and has never fit properly, front rotors warped, brake pads were cracked, rear brake light bulb burned out, a/c blows out hot air . nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/15/2000 | |||
| Whenever brakes were applied they would either snatch or pull vehicle to right. this caused steering wheel to be snatched out driver's hands. vehicle hard to control. at dealer's 7 times, but no repairs or replacements were done. *ak | |||
| 12/01/2000 | |||
| Sudden acceleration upon applying brakes while parking, causing vehicle to rear end back of a van. vehicle at dealer shop for several days, and no response was made at this time. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 06/03/2003 | 4 | ||
| Nhtsa#02-v-299-000: 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. consumer has the same problem. dealer has inspected four times and could not duplicate or correct the problem.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/13/2002 | 1 | 12/01/2001 | |
| While driving 30-35 mph right rear axle and wheel disconnected from vehicle. vehicle at dealership at this time. *ak consumer states that the right rear axle and tie rod flew off causing the the consumer to be pulled to the shoulder of the road. the consumer had no brakes and the steering wheel locked up, the vehicle was thrown in park in order to stop. there was one injury. *scc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 11/22/2003 | 5000 | 100 | 11/25/2000 |
| Nissan, xterra, 2001. within 6 months of purchasing the vehicle i began having problems with the brake pedal. when applying the brakes after a short period of time the pedal will sink approximately 1 - 2 inches. i have taken the vehicle several times to the dealer since i purchased it. the first time the dealer told that they replace the booster. the problem still continues, and i have taken it back to the dealer and they tell me that there is nothing wrong with the brakes. the problem had not been resolved to this date which has been three years. *la | |||
| 12/03/2000 | 150 | 9999 | 11/20/2000 |
| When applying the brakes after a short period of time the pedal will sink approximately 1 - 2 inches. i have taken the vehicle several times to the dealer since i purchased it. the first time i was told that they replace the bake booster. the symptoms continued. when i return to the dealer i was told that there was nothing wrong with the brakes. the problem continues every time that i have to apply the brakes for more that a few seconds. ts | |||