Nissan has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2009 and 2010 Altima and Maxima passenger cars.  They stated the upper front strut insulators may have been manufactured out of specification resulting in a potential for the strut insulator to crack.

If the strut insulator is cracked, there is a potential for the strut rod to come out of its mounting position, which could affect vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash.  Nissan will notify  owners and dealers will replace both left and right side front strut insulators free of charge.  The safety recall is expected to begin on or about October 5, 2009.  Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261)

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Curt is recalling certain Class 1 receiver hitches, P/N 11500, manufactured between march 26, 2008 and March 12, 2009, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on model year 2008 through 2010 Nissan Infiniti EX35 vehicles.  They stated that when the hitch is loaded to the maximum rating, the bumper structure of the vehicle may pull away from the vehicle frame.

A vehicle crash can occur should the towed vehicle separate from the towing vehicle in operation.  Curt mfg will notify owners and replace the hitches free of charge.  The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2009.  Owners may contact Curt mfg toll free at 1-800-738-7213.

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Nissan has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2007 through 2008 Altima, Altima Hybrid, 350Z, 350Z Roadster, 2008 Altima Coupe, Rogue, 2009 Murano, and Infiniti, 2007 through 2008 G35 Sedan, 2008 G37 Coupe and EX35 passenger vehicles equipped with continental automotive systems occupant classifications system (OCS) control units.  A Varistor in the OCS control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured out of specification.  Under certain conditions, this could cause an interuption of signal between the OCS and the air bag control unit (ACU).

This could result in the passenger air bag being supressed which could fail to provide adequate protection in the event of a crash.  Dealers will test the signal between the OCS and the ACu systems using a special tool to check that it is functioning as designed.  If necessary, the seat cushion (containing OCS hardware) will be replaced with a new one manufactured to specification.  Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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Nissan has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2005 through 2009 Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware,  Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District Of Columbia.  In those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the Winter, a mixture of snow/water and salt can enter into the front crash zone sensor (CZS) housing.  If this occurs, the CZS may internally rust resulting in a signal interuption.  If this happens, the red air bag warning light will illuminate to alert the vehicle operator.

This issue could result in the non deployment of the driver and passenger front air bags in a crash, increaing the risk of personal injury.  Dealers will replace the front CZS with a redesigned sensor.  The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign.  Owners in the other states will recieve  extended warranty coverage for the sensor to 10 years.  These owners will be notified of the warranty extension by mail and will recieve a sticker to place in their warranty booklet explaining the extended warranty coverage.  Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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Nissan has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2009 Altima for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard No 214, “Side impact protection.”  They stated that these vehicles may have been manufactured with an out of specification weld on the door assembly.

This does not meet the standard requirements.  All the affected vehicles have been brought back from the dealerships and remedied  at the factory.  None of these vehicles had been retailed.

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Nissan has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2005 through 2009 Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware,  Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District Of Columbia.  In those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the Winter, a mixture of snow/water and salt can enter into the front crash zone sensor (CZS) housing.  If this occurs, the CZS may internally rust resulting in a signal interuption.  If this happens, the red air bag warning light will illuminate to alert the vehicle operator.

This issue could result in the non deployment of the driver and passenger front air bags in a crash, increaing the risk of personal injury.  Dealers will replace the front CZS with a redesigned sensor.  The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign.  Owners in the other states will recieve  extended warranty coverage for the sensor to 10 years.  These owners will be notified of the warranty extension by mail and will recieve a sticker to place in their warranty booklet explaining the extended warranty coverage.  Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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