Recall - Rear Hatch Strut Bracket Replacement: Overview

Reference:
NTB-062a

Date:
October 17, 2001

VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN
REAR DOOR (HATCH) STRUT BRACKET REPLACEMENT

IMPORTANT:
THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN REVISED.





This amended version of NTBO1-062 was revised to include additional VINs (see the "VIN LIST" on . Please refer to this bulletin (NTBO1-062a) for complete information. Please discard previously released copies of NTBO1-062.

CAMPAIGN I.D.# / NHTSA # :
R1002 / O1V-282

APPLIED VEHICLE:
1997 - 2001 Pathfinder (R50)

APPLIED VINS:
JN8DR09**1W569581 - 611876 *

NOTE:
Check Service Comm OR the VIN list to determine campaign applicability.








* See additional VINs. These vehicles may have had the "Type B" struts (refer to Figure 1 and Parts Information) previously installed as service parts.

INTRODUCTION

Nissan has determined that some Nissan Pathfinder vehicles may have a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety. One or both brackets for the rear door (hatch) struts may bend as a result of not being made to specification. Bent brackets could cause a rattling noise from the rear of the vehicle, and also result in the strut(s) detaching from the bracket(s) when opening or closing the rear door. If both struts detach from the brackets, an opened rear door could rapidly fall down and possibly strike someone.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Nissan has assigned identification number R1002 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.

NUMBER OF VEHICLES POTENTIALLY AFFECTED

The number of vehicles potentially affected is approximately 25,500.

DEALER RESPONSIBILITY

It is the retailer's responsibility to check Service Comm for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary safety recall which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and vehicles in a dealer's inventory. Federal law requires that new vehicles in dealer inventory which are the subject of a safety recall must be corrected prior to sale. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While federal law applies only to new vehicles, Nissan strongly encourages dealers to correct any used vehicles in their inventory before they are retailed.





PARTS INFORMATION

CLAIMS INFORMATION





Submit a "Campaign" (CM) line claim using the claims coding information shown.

Campaign I.D.: R1002