The dealer-installed accessory trailer wiring harness includes a circuit to provide for back-up lights, if present on a trailer, to illuminate when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. When installed, and the ignition key is turned to the accessory position, the electronic display in the instrument panel indicates the actual position of the gearshift selector and also illuminates the reverse position indicator. If the reverse position is selected only the reverse position indicator will be lighted. The actual function of the transmission and that of the trailer lights will not be affected. When the ignition switch is in the accessory position the engine will always be off and the gearshift cannot be moved from the PARK position.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Since this does not pose any safety risk, no corrective action is required.
Certain motorcycles may experience drive chain failure, causing the rear wheel to lock up. This could result in loss of control and a crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the drive chain and sprockets.
On certain vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break which could result in a loss of front windshield wiping capability. This could impair the driver's vision and cause a crash without warning.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front windshield wiper motor.
On certain vehicles, the galvanized-braided-steel tailgate support cables used to support the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position can corrode over time and fracture when loads are applied to them. Tailgate support cable corrosion may not be visible because of the plastic sheathing covering the cable. If one cable fractured, the remaining cable may retain the tailgate in a horizontal position. If the remaining cable was weakened by corrosion, it could fracture within moments of the first cable fracture. If both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop approximately 10 degrees and strike the top surface of the rear bumper. If anyone is sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fracture, they could fall and be injured. On vehicles without a rear bumper, the tailgate may drop to a lower position.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the existing galvanized support cables with stainless steel support cables.
On certain vehicles equipped with Power Liftgate option, in the event of a liftgate strut malfunction, the liftgate may fall freely without warning after the liftgate is powered open. If the vehicle operator or passenger is standing beneath the liftgate when it falls, an injury may result.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the power liftgate module. The latest software version allows the motor to sense a falling liftgate and activate an un-commanded power close mode to control lowering of the liftgate in the event that a strut failure occurs.
On certain vehicles, the moonroof assembly incorporates a reinforcement bar that has been incorrectly assembled such that the bar may contact the glass in the assembly and act as a stress riser. It is possible on door closure, severe road impact or when operated that the moonroof glass may shatter. The moonroof glass is tempered safety glass that is designed to fracture into small pieces that are less likely to cause lacerations.
Certain all wheel drive vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine did not have the torque monitoring functions of the electronic throttle control (ETC) enabled during vehicle assembly. These functions can limit engine speed and torque if unusual engine control module (ECM) hardware or software failures occur. Without these functions enabled, a persistent ECM failure could result in a throttle opening greater than commanded by the driver which could result in a crash.
On certain vehicles, an inadequate weld on the exhaust system could allow the tailpipe to detach while the vehicle is in motion, this could startle the driver and/or endanger other road users.
On certain AWD vehicles, the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in the partially depressed position due to inadequate clearance between the pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded into the vehicle's carpet. This condition may interfere with the accelerator pedal returning to the idle position. Unwanted acceleration could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the acceleration pedal assembly and modify the carpet.
On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear. After a period of continuous use on the high-speed setting, lack of grease may cause the gear teeth to distort and/or fracture during operation, resulting in the loss of wiper function.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if required, apply grease to the output shaft gear.
On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear. After a period of continuous use on the high-speed setting, lack of grease may cause the gear teeth to distort and/or fracture during operation, resulting in the loss of wiper function.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if required, apply grease to the output shaft gear.
On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal was not installed properly and may come loose at the floor mounting. This condition may result in a stuck throttle which could cause a crash.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, either reset the pedal or replace the whole assembly.
Certain Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty pickup trucks equipped with a diesel engine and automatic transmission may experience inadvertent rearward movement. The transmission shift lever position is always displayed as "R" (Reverse) until the parking pawl is completely engaged in the Park position. Only then will the transmission shift lever indicator show "P" (Park). If the driver exits the vehicle while the engine is running, parking brake not engaged and the transmission shifter not fully in the Park gate, the vehicle may experience delayed rearward movement, which could cause a crash.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install an Out-of-Park alarm that will alert the operator if the transmission is not fully placed in the Park position when the engine is running and the driver takes his foot off the brake and opens the driver's door.
Affects certain genuine accessory trailer hitches installed by Nissan dealers on 2005 Xterra vehicles. Inadequate quality of some welded joints in the hitch assembly may result in failure, possibly allowing the towed unit to separate from the towing vehicle.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all suspect genuine Nissan hitches.
If certain vehicles are operated at very high RPM levels, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) logic, which is unique to vehicles produced for the North American market, combined with insufficient insulation around the main silencer, can permit an excessive heat build-up in the exhaust system which in the worst case, can cause a vehicle fire.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear silencer, install a heat insulator kit, and update the PCM.
Certain motorcycles were assembled with mirrors that were improperly located on the inner fairing. In this condition, it is not possible to adjust the mirrors properly, thereby not allowing the rider to have the appropriate rearward field of vision.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
There are three possible remedies: 1) Reposition the mirrors by drilling another hole and covering the original hole with a decal; 2) Install different mirrors (with larger base); 3) Replace the inner fairing with a new fairing that has the mirror locating holes drilled in the proper position.
On certain motorcycles, the throttle cables could come in contact with the tunnel portion of the fuel tank. In this condition, the cables could eventually wear through the tank, causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the cables and tank, reposition the cables and, if necessary, repair or replace the tank and/or cables.
Certain vehicles may experience throttle body icing in conditions where temperatures are near or below -20 degrees Celsius. Vehicle with this conditions could have the throttle stick open after a cold soak or they can experience a frozen throttle while driving.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install new parts that integrate with the coolant system to heat the PCV lines and avoid PCV freezing.
Certain vehicles may experience throttle body icing in conditions where temperatures are near or below -20 degrees Celsius. Vehicle with this conditions could have the throttle stick open after a cold soak or they can experience a frozen throttle while driving.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install new parts that integrate with the coolant system to heat the PCV lines and avoid PCV freezing.
On certain vehicles, the Child Safety Lever, incorporated into the rear door latch assembly fitted to the left rear door, when engaged, may permit the door to be opened by the interior door handle (when the Child Safety Lever is still in the ON position).
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the latch assembly.
