The 2005 Nissan Xterra has 2 recalls, both describing the same defect: on vehicles fitted with a Nissan dealer-installed accessory trailer hitch, weld quality in the hitch assembly may be inadequate, allowing the hitch to break free from the vehicle while towing and send the trailer into traffic without warning.
At a glance
What can fail
Some welds in genuine Nissan trailer hitches may be weak and fail, potentially allowing a towed trailer to separate from your vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the suspect hitch assembly with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Some welds in the Nissan accessory tow hitch may be weak, causing the hitch to separate from your vehicle while towing.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the tow hitch assembly with a properly welded unit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
