The 2001 Nissan Xterra has 3 recalls, the most serious being a rear wheel bearing that can corrode and fail, potentially causing the entire wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle while driving.
Water can enter the rear axle housing through a poorly sealed ABS sensor opening, and over time that moisture corrodes the wheel bearing from the inside. If the bearing fails completely, the wheel can detach, which raises the risk of a crash. The fuel system recalls, which appear to be the same underlying defect filed separately, involve a fuel tank inlet shutter valve that does not seal properly. Under certain conditions, particularly in high ambient heat or when winter-blend gasoline is being dispensed, fuel can spill out of the filler inlet while the tank is being filled. That spilled fuel near a hot engine or ignition source is a fire concern, though the most immediate danger is the liquid spilling on the owner or the ground during refueling.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank inlet shutter valve may not seal properly, allowing fuel to spill from the filler inlet while refueling.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the fuel tank inlet shutter valve.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank inlet shutter valve does not seal properly, which may allow fuel leakage or vapor escape.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the fuel tank inlet shutter valve at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can seep into the rear axle housing because the anti-lock braking system sensor is not sealed well enough.
What the fix does
The dealer will check the rear axle for water damage, replace any damaged parts, and reseal the ABS sensor.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
