2004 Nissan Xterra recall: trailer hitch
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles, the accessory tow hitch attachment bolts may not have been tightened to the proper specification.
💥 The risk
This could cause the tow hitch to loosen or separate from the vehicle which could result in a crash without warning.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will tighten the tow hitch. The recall began on january 3, 2005. Owners 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
- 04V581000
- Manufacturer recall #
- PB124
- Manufacturer
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 131
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Owner phone
- 1-800-647-7261
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 3, 2005
- Built
- Jul 13, 2004 – Jul 20, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Nissan recall no. PB124.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).