Recall 03V-164
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2003 Infiniti FX35 and 1 other model: Power train (automatic transmission).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-164
- Reported
- May 5, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 164 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles, the bolts which attach the propeller shaft(s) to the transaxle and differential(s) may not have been adequately tightened.
The risk
If the bolts come loose, the propeller shaft may come off the vehicle which could result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the propeller shaft bolts and tighten the bolts to the proper specification. Owner notification began may 27, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact infiniti at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Nissan recall no. Itb03-032.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Infiniti FX35 2003
- Infiniti FX45 2003