NHTSA Campaign 03V098000
WHEELS
Issued by NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · Reported Mar 19, 2003 · 3,600 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH ALLOY WHEELS, THE WHEELS MAY HAVE A CASTING DEFECT FROM WHICH CRACKS COULD PROPAGATE AS THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.
Consequence
IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF CRACKS DEVELOP, THE WHEEL COULD FAIL AND SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING HUB, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 28, 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 INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITI | Q45 | 2000 | 3,600 |
| INFINITI | Q45 | 2001 | 3,600 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V098000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.