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Recall 94V-194

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 1993 to 1994 Nissan Maxima: Wheels.

At a glance

Campaign number
94V-194
Reported
October 5, 1994
Vehicles affected
97,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

The aluminum wheels were clear coated several times to protect the metal finish. Some excessive coating can leave the wheel nuts an excessive distance from the wheel hub when tightened, allowing them to loosen over time.

The risk

This can cause the hub bolts to break and result in the wheel separating from the vehicle and a possible accident.

The fix

Dealers will remove the clear plastic coating from the brake rotor mating surface on the back of each wheel and from the wheel nut mating surfaces. The wheels will be reinstalled and the wheel nuts tightened. Wheels, hub bolts, and nuts will be replaced if necessary.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: wheels.vehicle description: gxe trim level model vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels.note: if your 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 or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact nissan at 1-[removed]. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles