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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E105000 | CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS | E (Equipment) | 10481 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 12/13/2007 | 12/17/2007 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain continental automotive abs and esc control modules sold for installation on the vehicles listed above. some of the hydraulic valves in the esc module were built with extra check balls. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The extra check balls can restrict the flow of brake fluid through the valve and cause reduction of brake force. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these modules as original equipment. vehicles will be repaired at no cost to the owner. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or continental automotive at 248-393-5300 for further information. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V528000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 10/19/2007 to 10/29/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 1115 | 12/31/2007 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 11/16/2007 | 11/16/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain sport utility vehicles, the antilock brake system/vehicle dynamic control (abs/vdc) actuator is designed with one ball in the valve section. some abs/vdc actuators were manufactured with more than one ball in the valve. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In abs/vdc actuators with more than one ball, it is possible that fluid flow could be blocked and cause a reduction in brake force in one or both front wheels or affect operation of the abs and/or vdc. this could result in a reduction in brake effectiveness without warning increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the abs/vdc actuator with a new one. the recall began on december 31, 2007. 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| NTB-09-106 | 10/05/2009 | 10031124 | Nissan: the following dtc codes are stored c1143 (steering angle sensor) and/or c1163 (st angle sen safe). reprogram the abs/vdc control unit software. *pe | 01/04/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| NTB-10-102-A | 09/25/2012 | 10046601 | Nissan: bulletin regarding diagnosis of abs/vdc wheel speed sensor. model 2007-2013 nissan. *pe | 10/17/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| NTB-10-102-A | 09/25/2012 | 10046601 | Nissan: bulletin regarding diagnosis of abs/vdc wheel speed sensor. model 2007-2013 nissan. *pe | 10/17/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 08/29/2008 | 57 | 1 | |
| 2008 nissan xterra, chronic failures of the vdc traction control system, also causing failures in abs and air bags 7 repair attempts since purchased new 6 months ago including computer reprogramming, battery replacement, steering angle sensor adjustments, replacement of air bag control module and replacement of abs control module. these failures cause total failure in multiple electronic safety systems representing a serious threat to life or bodily harm. multiple incidents - the date below represents date of brand new purchase which was the day of the first malfunction for me. the dealership noticed a malfunction at the time of the pdi (but did not disclose this at the time of sale to my great outrage). *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 03/08/2011 | 19265 | ||
| Today, with just over 19,000 miles on my 2008 xterra , i had to replace my front brake pads and rotors. both rotors were badly grooved especially on the inside surface and the inside pads were nearly completely worn. i had just had the vehicle inspected 2 months ago at my nissan dealership and they reported no problems. it makes me wonder how my inspection was really done and also the quality of the parts that nissan is using in it cars, as i have owned several cars and have never had to replace break pads much less rotors under 20,000 miles. i also experienced the difficulties with the tire pressure sensors. two of them had to be replaced due to leaking air. i also had readings of low pressure when the tires had just been inflated to the proper setting and the light refused to turn off. after several days i took it to the dealership and they said my tires were just under inflated. i did not believe their explanation. | |||
| 02/18/2010 | 17535 | 1 | |
| On an '08 nissan xterra s with only 17,000 miles, the right front inner brake pad was completely worn down and made metal to metal contact with rotor, ruining the rotor. the vehicle was pulling badly to the right when the brakes were applied. only the inner pads were affected,the outer brake pads looked like new, showing that the brake caliper was stuck on the bracket. took to dealer and they told me that the 2 inner pads, left and right, were stuck in the bracket, which stops the caliper from floating or moving. at 17,000 miles this should not happen and is a potentially dangerous problem. nissan has refused to repair under warranty and refuses to acknowledge that my invoice says both inner pads stuck in calipers. *tr | |||
| 10/08/2008 | 9000 | 1 | |
| Multiple nissan dealers are unable to repair a safety problem on my car after 4 attempts. vehicle dynamic control and abs fail warning lights continue to come on randomly. occasionally they go off for a period of time but the first 4 events lights remained on until the dealer worked on the car. nissan is stalling in addressing vehicle buyback or any solid resolution. i am stuck with a car i cannot drive safely at this time, and have asked nissan to take it back since they cannot fix it in over a year. *tr | |||