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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 05V512📅 Nov 8, 2005

2004–2006 Nissan Maxima recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with the driver preferred package, the wire harness from the driver's seat power lumbar support switch may be routed incorrectly and could be pinched under the driver seat.

💥 The risk

A pinched harness, in combination with driving vibration, may result in a short circuit in the harness that could lead to a fire in the seat.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the wire harness and route it correctly. The recall began on january 16, 2006. Owners may 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
05V512000
Manufacturer recall #
PB011
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
102,551
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Owner phone
1-800-647-7261
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 16, 2006
Built
Dec 4, 2002 – Aug 11, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Nissan recall no. PB011.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V512 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V512?

2004–2006 Nissan Maxima. 102,551 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Nissan dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-647-7261.