2001–2003 Nissan Frontier & 2001–2003 Nissan Xterra recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, water may enter the rear axle housing due to inadequate sealing of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) sensor.
💥 The risk
This CAN result in corrosion and eventual failure of the wheel bearing. If this occurs, the wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the rear axle for water intrusion and any affected components will be replaced. The ABS sensor will be resealed to prevent water intrusion. Owner notification began december 10, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V299000
- Manufacturer recall #
- R2019
- Manufacturer
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 143,000
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-647-7261
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 10, 2003
- Built
- Jul 15, 2000 – Sep 22, 2002
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).