The 2004 Nissan Xterra has 2 recalls, the most serious being a corroding lower steering column joint that can seize and eventually break, causing a sudden loss of steering control.
The second recall affects vehicles equipped with the accessory tow hitch: the attachment bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification, allowing the hitch to loosen or detach from the vehicle without warning while towing.
At a glance
What can fail
Corrosion in the lower steering column joint can reduce movement, overloading the steering shaft. Continued driving may crack the shaft during sharp low-speed turns.
What the fix does
The steering column shaft and joint are replaced with a redesigned shaft at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The bolts that attach the accessory tow hitch may not be tightened to the correct specification.
What the fix does
The dealer will tighten the tow hitch bolts to the proper specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
