Recall 05V-458
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2005 Nissan Xterra: Trailer hitches.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-458
- Reported
- October 5, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 12,500 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a nissan accessory tow hitch, inadequate quality of some welded joints in the hitch assembly may result in separation of the hitch from the vehicle when being used to tow.
The risk
This could result in the trailer separating from the vehicle and cause a crash without warning.
The fix
Dealers will replace the tow hitches. On october 17, 2005, owners were sent an interim letter advising them not to use the tow hitch until it can be repaired. Another letter was sent out on november 21, 2005, notifying them to bring their vehicles in for repair. Owners may contact nissan at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-[removed]; (TTY:1-[removed]); OR GO TO [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Xterra 2005