Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 206 - Door Locks and Door Retention Components. The rear liftgate latching system does not meet the Technical Standards Document 206 Inertia Load requirement. If the liftgate is left unlocked, it may open during a severe collision.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod and attachment clip.
On certain vehicles, a crack in the electric roof locking motor's helical gear can result in the catch lever no longer holding the roof firmly to the windscreen frame. If both roof locking motors fail, the softtop could open while the car is in motion.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both roof locking motors. The new electric motors have a stronger gear mechanism, which locks the roof into the closed position. Also, a new sensor system within the motor assembly provides an improved control signal to the instrument cluster if the roof is not properly closed when the driver drives off.
On certain vehicles equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and power sliding door on the passenger side, if a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the original interior power sliding door handle. The original handles are offset from the door panel and a passenger can wrap his or her fingers around them. The replacement door handles are essentially flush with the door trim, preventing a passenger from gripping them in the same fashion.
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 206 - Door Locks and Door Retention Components. The rear liftgate latching system does not meet the Technical Standards Document 206 Inertia Load requirement. If the liftgate is left unlocked, it may open during a severe collision.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod and attachment clip.
On certain vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines, the accelerator cable's inner liner may, over time, migrate out of the conduit at the dash panel fitting during vehicle operation. The liner may migrate to the point that it contacts the accelerator pedal arm. Under these conditions the liner may prevent the pedal from fully returning, which may not allow the throttle body to fully return to the "idle" position. Typically the condition results in a progressive increase in the "idle" speed if liner migration continues over time, but may cause a more sudden increase if a greater portion of the cable moves at one time. An unexpected increase in "idle" speed may result in longer than expected stopping distances, which could potentially lead to a crash.
On certain motorcycles, the washer installed on the side stand spring bolt does not have sufficient hardness and may deform, which could cause the bolt to flex and eventually break during side stand operation. A retracted side stand could drop while riding, possibly activating the side stand ignition cut-off system. If the ignition is cut, the engine will stall without warning, which could cause a crash.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install an improved washer and a new spring bolt and nut.
Certain vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines may experience a condition where the accelerator may not return to idle. These vehicle, when operated in extremely low ambient temperature (-30 degrees Celsius) and at a fixed (constant) throttle position, may experience ice forming in the throttle valve that can prevent the throttle valve from closing when the drivers foot is removed from the accelerator pedal. Unwanted acceleration could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will add additional hardware between the intake manifold and the PCV valve to prevent the ice build-up condition
Certain vehicles equipped with Dynamic Stability Control may have been fitted with a yaw rate sensor that has internally delaminated, which could actuate the system incorrectly, resulting in uneven and unexpected application of the brakes.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine if they contain a suspect sensor and, if necessary, replace the sensor.
On certain vehicles, in hot ambient conditions, the accelerator pedal arm may stick at the attachment to the bracket and not return to the engine idle position when the operator removes the actuating force from the accelerator pedal. If the accelerator pedal does not return to the engine idle position, the throttle valve will not close, which may result in an increased stopping distance.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the accelerator pedal arm and, if necessary, replace the accelerator and brake pedal assembly.
On certain motorcycles, at lower temperatures (approximately 5 - 10 degrees Celsius), wiring within the anti-theft control unit may press against the fuel pump relay. The fuel pump relay contacts could open, interrupting the fuel supply to the engine, resulting in stalling. If stalling were to occur, the driver would be unable to maintain speed or accelerate increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the anti-theft control unit.
On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may be susceptible to salt spray intrusion which could cause the wiper motor connector to overheat and ignite. A vehicle fire could result in property damage, personal injury or death.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the connector plate on the windshield wiper motor.
On certain 2002 model year vehicles, the ball stud bracket located on the rear liftgate window could rotate out of position on the glass. If this occurs, the window lift strut may detach and become trapped between the glass and the liftgate, possibly causing the window to drop unexpectedly or break. In all of the affected vehicles model year 2002 and 2003, the hinge which attaches the liftgate window to the liftgate body may separate from the liftgate body. If this occurs, the window could drop unexpectedly or break. If the liftgate window drops or breaks, either the person operating the window or a nearby person could be injured.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the liftgate glass hinge and ball stud bracket (if applicable).
On certain vehicles, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions. These hot particles may ignite the air filter element with the potential for air induction system damage or underhood fire.
The potential defect involves the electronic programming of the digital engine management control unit with regard to throttle valve control. On certain vehicles, when moving slowly in first gear, with low but constant throttle (approximately 1,500 - 2,000 rpm), and the clutch pedal partially depressed (approximately 1 - 2 inches) and held at this position, engine speed may increase resulting in undesired vehicle acceleration.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the digital engine management control unit.
On certain vehicles, the shift lever assembly for the column shifter may have been damaged during installation. This could eventually result in failure of the portion of the assembly that holds the lever in the PARK position when the key is not in the ignition or when the key is in the lock, off or accessory position.
Certain Hidden Hitch brand accessory trailer hitches P/N 64-3528 installed by Nissan dealers on 2002 to 2004 Frontier vehicles. With continued use, load forces may cause a side bracket of the trailer hitch to fatigue and eventually break, possibly allowing the towed unit to separate from the towing vehicle.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all suspect Hidden Hitch brand hitches originally installed by Nissan dealers in Canada.
On certain motorcycles, the KTM brand oil cooler could break, causing a significant quantity of oil to leak onto the rear tire. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect the motorcycle to determine whether a KTM or Toyo oil cooler was installed. KTM P/N 54840421A oil coolers will be replaced.
On certain vehicles, the digital engine management control unit was not produced according to specifications. As a result, engine stalling will occur after a short period of operation. The vehicle may not be able to be restarted. Also, a loss of power steering and, after repeated actuation of the brake pedal, a loss of brake power assistance will occur. If stalling were to occur, the driver would be unable to maintain vehicle speed or accelerate. Steering and braking, while possible, would be difficult. Depending on traffic conditions and the driver's reactions, this could lead to a crash.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the digital engine management control unit.
On certain vehicles, the flat tire monitoring system's programming could contain a defect. Specifically, an audible signal (single gong) that is used, in part, to alert the driver to a flat tire, has not been correctly programmed. In the event of a flat tire, the audible signal will not sound. Also, the system's indicator lamp will illuminate, but contrary to the description in the Owner's Manual will not flash.
