NHTSA Campaign 05V512000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Issued by NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · Reported Nov 7, 2005 · 102,551 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NISSAN | MAXIMA | 2004 | 102,551 |
| NISSAN | MAXIMA | 2005 | 102,551 |
| NISSAN | MAXIMA | 2006 | 102,551 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V512000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.