2003 NISSAN FRONTIER RECALL - #02V316000
RECALL FOR WHEELS : RIM
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V6 ENGINE, AN INCORRECT SIZE WHEEL RIM FOR THE SPARE TIRE WAS PROVIDED IN THESE VEHICLES. THE WHEEL RIM DOES NOT FIT PROPERLY AS A REPLACEMENT FOR A FRONT WHEEL.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 NISSAN FRONTIER |
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| Manufacturer |
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/17/2002 - 11/7/2002 |
| Recalled on |
11/27/2002 |
| Influenced by |
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/13/2003 |
| # Affected |
6,500 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:RIM |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V6 ENGINE, AN INCORRECT SIZE WHEEL RIM FOR THE SPARE TIRE WAS PROVIDED IN THESE VEHICLES. THE WHEEL RIM DOES NOT FIT PROPERLY AS A REPLACEMENT FOR A FRONT WHEEL. |
| Consequences |
WHEN INSTALLED ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, THE WHEEL RIM WILL CONTACT THE BRAKE CALIPER CAUSING A LOUD RUBBING NOISE AND COULD RESULT IN WEAR ON THE CALIPER AND/OR WHEEL RIM IF DRIVING CONTINUES. CONTINUED USAGE OF THE SPARE TIRE WHEEL AT THE FRONT LOCATION CAN ALSO RESULT IN LOOSENING OF THE LUG NUTS AND DETERIORATION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE. THIS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FORM THE VEHICLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPARE TIRE WHEEL RIM WITH A NEW ONE, AND REMOUNT THE SPARE TIRE ON IT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 13, 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. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 NISSAN FRONTIER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2003 NISSAN FRONTIER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2003 NISSAN FRONTIER Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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Aug 12, 2009 - 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
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Aug 12, 2009 - 111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
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Aug 15, 2008 - 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
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Comments
1/3/2011 - Jorge Canovas
Matthew Mills, I have the exact same situation. My steering to the left is damn near impossible.
12/7/2010 - matthew mills
I bought my nissan frontier in nov of this year month ago my trucks steering is tight when turn left until i drive it for an hour or so then it seems to lossen. but if I park it and go into a store for and hour or so the problem is right back to same situation.. I am going to take it in to nissan dealership due to recall
10/30/2010 - geary potts
trying to find out about recalls on my 2003 frontier 3.3 liter v6 . i perchased in 2009 from dealer in oxford alabama