1998 NISSAN MAXIMA Recalls (6)

Campaign:
02V171000 on 06/25/2002
Component:
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured:
02/12/1997 - 02/26/1998
Affected:
161,000
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles, one of the diodes used in the alternator may have been damaged when built. this can eventually result in failure of the diode and an electrical short which could melt the plastic housing.
Consequence:
If the combustible gas emitted by the melting plastic does not disperse due to air flow through the engine compartment, it could ignite and in turn ignite the fan guide in the alternator.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the alternator. owner notification began july 29, 2002. 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 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
06E026000 on 03/22/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
61,944
Defect:
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may 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.

Campaign:
06E049000 on 06/04/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
27,176
Defect:
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may 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.

Campaign:
08E050000 on 08/13/2008
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
1,921
Defect:
K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. customers may 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.

Campaign:
09E012000 on 04/06/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
16,270
Defect:
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Campaign:
09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
42,540
Defect:
Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1998 NISSAN MAXIMA TSBs (55)

Bulletin:
NTB98003
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may display a malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code 1335 due to harness contact with power steering pulley. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB98054
Component:
012200 steering:column locking:anti-theft device
Summary:
Information regarding security system false alarms. *yc
Bulletin:
NTB98029A
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Vehicles exhibiting a mil 'on' with one or more of the below dtcs stored, the cause may be insect nest(s) in the evaporative ( evap ) emission control system. *yc
Bulletin:
NTB98050
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Experiencing spark knock during engine start. *yc
Bulletin:
NTB98023
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Exhibiting a steady rattle noise from the front dash area. *yc
Bulletin:
NTB98053
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Condition with (mil) malfunction indicator lamp on with rear oxygen sensor dtc p0137 ( minimum voltage monitoring ) ( rear h02s ) stored in the ecm. *yc
Bulletin:
NTB98076
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Service procedures for console lid repair. *yc
Bulletin:
NTB98097
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Various information exhibiting interior squeaks and rattles while driving. *yc
Bulletin:
NTB9100
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Conditions with left rear door doesn't unlock with remote. *yc
Bulletin:
NTB98101
Component:
021232 suspension:front:springs:air suspension:springs/bags
Summary:
Experiencing front spring rattle/ buzz noise. *yc
Bulletin:
NTB98080
Component:
221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
Summary:
Some owners may comment that the driver's or passenger's power seat does not move forward or backward. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB98081
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Vehicles exhibiting steering pull and / or drift when driven at highway speeds. *yc
Bulletin:
NTB98111
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Vehicles with an automatic transmission exhibits a hesitation or throttle shock after the accelerator is gently applied and then released. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB99005
Component:
034520 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads
Summary:
Service information on key value brake pads. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB99022
Component:
151400 seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Summary:
Subject regarding missing front seat belt latch plate retaining button. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB99019
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Service manual procedure change for rear oxygen sensor dtc(s) p0137, p0138, p0139, p0140, p0141 and three-way catalyst dtc p0420. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB99024
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Repair procedures for vehicles exhibitng wind noise. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB99031
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Exhibiting rear brake groan / humming noise after releasing brake pedal. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB99030
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a whine noise when the vehicle is driven between 60 and 70 mph, in third and fourth gear. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB99005A
Component:
034520 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads
Summary:
Key value brake pad service information. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB99036
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information regarding keyless remote entry programming. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB99031A
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Vehicles may exhibit a groan or humming noise from rear after releasing brake pedal. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB99030A
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Information regarding automatic transaxle output gear whine (60 - 70 mph). *tt
Bulletin:
NTB9811A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some vehicles with an automatic transmission may exhibit a hesitation or throttle shock after the accelerator is gently applied and then released. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB99022A
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Concerns with the front seat belt latch plate stopper button missing. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB98070
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Air bag light flashing. yd
Bulletin:
NTB99082
Component:
151100 seat belts:front:anchorage
Summary:
This bulletins states that the second sash guide was deleted from the service part seat belt assembly, however; deletion of the second sash guide does not affect the operation of the seat belt assembly. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB99067
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Nissan integrated homelink transmitter system used to activate most electronic garage doors and securty gates. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB98008B
Component:
114100 electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Summary:
Subject regarding egi harness wire breakage diagnosis and repair procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB99017A
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Some customers may indicate that a light ticking or humming noise can be heard coming from the blower motor of an applied vehicle when the motor is run at low fan speeds. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB00015
Component:
162700 structure:body:trunk lid
Summary:
Concerns with the truck lid popping open. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB00042
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Subject regarding modifications to and / or tampering with the supplemental side air bag system. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB99031B
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Some vehicle may exhibit a groan or humming noise from the rear of the vehicle after releasing the brake pedal and moving forward slowly at approximately 5 mph (8 mph). *tt
Bulletin:
NTB00043
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit the srs light flashing, with self diagnosis indicating either side module lh [open] (code da) or side module rh [open] (code 7a). *tt
Bulletin:
NTB99-036A
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Information regarding keyless remote entry programming. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB99014A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some vehicles with automatic transmission may exhibit a situation where the shift handle is hard to move or operate. this problem may be worse during hot weather. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB00054
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Vehicles built before jn1ca31d1yt746029 may exhibit a engine timing chain noise. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB00079
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
On applied vehicles, the power audio antenna is inoperative, the antenna assembly circuit board may be corroded due to improper water drainage. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB98070A
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a srs light flashing, and side module lh / rh (open) or code da / 7a. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB01044
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Service information regarding inner tie rod wrenches. *sb
Bulletin:
NTB01063
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information on valve shim lifter set.*jb
Bulletin:
NTB01057
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Subject pertaining to revised maintenance procedures.*jb
Bulletin:
NTB99022B
Component:
151100 seat belts:front:anchorage
Summary:
Seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB01057
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding revised maintenance procedures. *slc
Bulletin:
NTB01023
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information regarding essential tool: throttle position sensor test connector. *slc
Bulletin:
NTB99053B
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information on nissan revised tps adjustment procdure. *slc
Bulletin:
NTB99053B
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Subject regarding revised throttle position sensor (tps) adjustment procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB99022C
Component:
151000 seat belts:front
Summary:
Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB99067A
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Nissan integrated homelink transmitter system used to activate most electronic garage doors and securty gates. various models including the 2004 pathfinder armada. *tt
Bulletin:
99022
Component:
151000 seat belts:front
Summary:
Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt
Bulletin:
NTB-08-055-A
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Nissan: srs precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by unintentional activation of the srs on all nissan models with the srs sys
Bulletin:
NTB-09-030
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no mod
Bulletin:
NTB-09-101
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011. *kb
Bulletin:
NTB-09-129
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Nissan: vent control valve replacement. when replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service
Bulletin:
NTB-13-038
Component:
170000 latches/locks/linkages
Summary:
Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond. *js

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