NHTSA recall 02V299000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 02V299000 |
| Manufacturer's number | R2019 |
| Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Reported | 2002-11-12 |
| Owners notified | 2003-12-10 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Units potentially affected | 143000 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THIS CAN RESULT IN CORROSION AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE FOR WATER INTRUSION AND ANY AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED. THE ABS SENSOR WILL BE RESEALED TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 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 NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2001 NISSAN FRONTIER | Built 2000-07-15 to 2002-09-22. |
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| 2002 NISSAN FRONTIER | Built 2000-07-15 to 2002-09-22. |
| 2003 NISSAN FRONTIER | Built 2000-07-15 to 2002-09-22. |
| 2001 NISSAN XTERRA | Built 2000-07-15 to 2002-09-22. |
| 2002 NISSAN XTERRA | Built 2000-07-15 to 2002-09-22. |
| 2003 NISSAN XTERRA | Built 2000-07-15 to 2002-09-22. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| NTB99-001F | 2022-01-08. Service bulletin. STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
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| NTB00033E | 2021-05-10. Service bulletin. SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into the following categories: a. Brake Noise: A squeak, squeal, clunk, or groan that occurs when the brakes are applied or released. b. Brake Judder: A vibration that can be felt in the vehicle, steering wheel or brake pedal when the brakes are applied. c. Pedal Feel: The effort needed to operate the brakes is too high or too low. SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Verify the condition by road testing the vehicle with the customer. 2. Determine the specific brake incident based on the description in the Service Information above. 3. Follow the appropriate repair procedure(s), listed on the following pages, for your specific incident. See this bulletin for further details. |
| NTB99001A | 2021-05-10. Service bulletin. SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition which is considered normal, does not affect strut/shock absorber operation or performance, and does not require replacement. - A strut or shock absorber that should be replaced due to rod resistance/noise issues. See this bulletin for further detail. |
| NTB99-001e | 2021-03-06. Service bulletin. STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. |
| NTB17-026 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION When working on the front suspension, use the updated service information in this bulletin along with the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). The updated information in this bulletin is a correction and a supplement to the ESM. |
| 04091 | 2004-09-16. Service bulletin. TORSION BAR SPRING CAUTION. *TT |
| NTB01049 | 2002-05-22. Service bulletin. CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF SQUEAK OR POP NOISE IN RIGHT REAR FLOOR PAN. *JG |
| NTB01083 | 2002-02-07. Service bulletin. SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING PULL DURING BRAKING. *JG |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.