The 2001 Nissan Xterra has 3 recalls, the most serious being a rear wheel bearing that can corrode and fail, potentially causing the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle while driving.
Water can enter the rear axle housing through a poorly sealed ABS sensor, leading to corrosion that eventually destroys the wheel bearing. There is also a fuel filler concern: the inlet shutter valve may not seal properly, and under certain conditions, such as high ambient temperatures or when winter-blend gasoline is being dispensed, fuel can spill out of the filler neck while filling the tank.
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.
