2002 NISSAN XTERRA Recalls (6)

Campaign:: 02V299000 on 11/18/2002
Component:: Suspension:rear
Manufactured:: 07/14/2000 - 09/21/2002
Affected:: 143,000
Defect:: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, water may enter the rear axle housing due to inadequate sealing of the anti-lock braking system (abs) sensor.
Consequence:: This can result in corrosion and eventual failure of the wheel bearing. if this occurs, the wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Dealers will inspect the rear axle for water intrusion and any affected components will be replaced. the abs sensor will be resealed to prevent water intrusion. owner notification began december 10, 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).
Campaign:: 02V298000 on 11/18/2002
Component:: Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:: 07/14/2001 - 12/31/2001
Affected:: 5,000
Defect:: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with a supercharger, under certain conditions, such as full throttle in low gear when the engine is not fully warmed up and at cold ambient temperature, the amount of intake air flow through the air flow meter may exceed the maximum preset diagnosis limit value.
Consequence:: this will cause the engine control system to go into the failsafe mode. under this condition, the malfunction indicator lamp will illuminate and engine speed will not exceed 2400 rpm regardless of the throttle position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module. owner notification began january 15, 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).
Campaign:: 03V061000 on 03/04/2003
Component:: Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Manufactured:: 06/12/2001 - 10/24/2001
Affected:: 64,562
Defect:: On certain vehicles, the electrical connector for the driver air bag may come loose. if the connector comes loose, the supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
Consequence:: The driver side air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Correction:: Dealers will install a retaining clip on the clock spring electrical connector. owner notification began april 21, 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:: Nissan recall no. r3001.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:: 04V230000 on 05/23/2004
Component:: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Manufactured:: 03/03/1999 - 03/14/2003
Affected:: 586,196
Defect:: On certain pickup trucks equipped with six cylinder engines and sport utility vehicles equipped with four or six cylinder engines, the fuel pump terminal on the fuel-sending unit can develop a crack in the plastic molding. this can cause the terminal strip to corrode under some environmental conditions.
Consequence:: If corrosion occurs, the terminal strip could eventually break causing the fuel pump to stop operation. this will result in not being able to start the engine or cause the engine to stop running without warning, which can result in a crash.
Correction:: In the following states, dealers will replace the fuel-sending unit. these states are connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, tennessee, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. in the other states, the dealer will inspect the fuel pump terminal on the sending unit for corrosion. if corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the unit. if there is not corrosion, the dealer will apply sealant to the terminal housing to help prevent corrosion in the future. owner notification began on june 28, 2004. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes:: Customers can 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:: 10V554000 on 11/11/2010
Component:: Steering:column
Manufactured:: 07/08/2001 - 01/05/2005
Affected:: 500,552
Defect:: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 frontier vehicles manufactured from july 9, 2001 through october 20, 2004, and model year 2002-2004, xterra vehicles manufactured from july 9, 2001, through january 6, 2005. over time corrosion may form in the lower steering column joint and limit movement of the joint. the limited movement of this joint may create excessive load on the lower steering column shaft. if the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition, it may lead to cracking of the shaft during low speed maneuvers that require large steering inputs.
Consequence:: The shaft may break which could result in loss of steering control during these low speed maneuvers increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: The steering column shaft and joint will be replaced with a shaft of a different design. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall began on december 13, 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes:: Nissan safety recal no. r1037.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> .

2002 NISSAN XTERRA TSBs (46)

Bulletin:: NTB01083
Component:: 020000 suspension
Summary:: Subject regarding steering pull during braking. *jg
Bulletin:: NTB02003
Component:: 114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Summary:: Subject regarding vg33 super charger malfunctionindicator lamp
Bulletin:: NTB01092
Component:: 140000 air bags
Summary:: Subject regarding air bag warning lamp is flashing and driver air bag module [short] code stored. *jg
Bulletin:: NTB01083
Component:: 010000 steering
Summary:: Vehicles may experience steering pull during braking. *jg
Bulletin:: NTB02004
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Subject regarding malfunction indicator lamp. *jg
Bulletin:: NTB01092
Component:: 140000 air bags
Summary:: Subject regarding air bag warning lamp flashing and driver airbag module (short) code stored. *tt
Bulletin:: NTB02003
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0130 stored, loss of engine power. *tt
Bulletin:: NTB02017
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Subject regarding malfunction indicator light on with dtc p1491.*yd
Bulletin:: NTB02019
Component:: 103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Summary:: Subject regarding bearing noise from transfer case area. *yd
Bulletin:: NTB02020
Component:: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:: Subject regarding knocking noise above idle (800-1100 rpm). *yd
Bulletin:: NTB02035
Component:: 104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Summary:: Concerns with manual transfer case noises. *jb
Bulletin:: NTB02003A
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Information on vg33 supercharger malfunction indicator light on, diagnostic trouble code p0103 with low power.*jb
Bulletin:: NTB02003A
Component:: 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:: Subject regarding vg33 supercharger malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0103 with low power. *jg
Bulletin:: NTB02044
Component:: 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:: Subject regarding coolant leak from intake manifold water outlet. *jg
Bulletin:: NTB02035
Component:: 103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Summary:: Subject regarding manual transfer case noises. *jg
Bulletin:: NTB02054
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Subject regarding drivers side front floor carpet torn. *jg
Bulletin:: NTB02044
Component:: 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:: Subject regarding coolant leak from intake manifold water outlet. *jg
Bulletin:: NTB02079
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Subject regarding door ajar warning light dimly lit. *jg
Bulletin:: NTB02080
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Subject regarding abs warning light dimly lit. *jg
Bulletin:: NTB02017A
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: On some vehicles, the malfunction indicator lamp is on with diagnostic trouble code p1491 set. *tt
Bulletin:: NTB02035A
Component:: 103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Summary:: Subject regarding manual transfer case diagnosis. *tt
Bulletin:: 02120
Component:: 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:: Antilock braking system (abs) light on and / or diagnostic trouble code for abs wheel speed sensor. *tt
Bulletin:: 02017B
Component:: 330000 interior lighting
Summary:: Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1491. *tt
Bulletin:: 03003
Component:: 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:: Roof rack decal replacement. *tt
Bulletin:: 03018
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Side marker lights, tail lights, fog lights, and/or dash illumination are inoperative and fuse 39 is open. *tt
Bulletin:: 03037
Component:: 185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:: Surge or no automatic transmission upshift with automatic speed control device (ascd - cruise control) on. *tt
Bulletin:: 02120A
Component:: 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:: Antilock braking system (abs) light on and / or diagnostic trouble code for abs wheel speed sensor. *tt
Bulletin:: 03050
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: Voluntary service campaign - jacking point owner's manual update. *tt
Bulletin:: NTB99022C
Component:: 151000 seat belts:front
Summary:: Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt
Bulletin:: 04002A
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Malfunction indicator lamp on with multiple front/rear o2 sensor diagnostic trouble codes p0134, p0154, p0140, p0160, p0132, p0152, p0138 and p0158. *tt this bulletin replaced 04002 dated 02/05/2004. *tt
Bulletin:: 03123
Component:: 114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:: Harness repair kit availability. *tt
Bulletin:: 04009
Component:: 104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Summary:: Oil leak from front of transfer case. *tt
Bulletin:: 03118
Component:: 130000 visibility
Summary:: Voluntary service campaign window regulator for unexpected or difficult operation of the windows. *tt
Bulletin:: 04083
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Supercharger noise at idle and lack of power. *tt
Bulletin:: 04091
Component:: 021220 suspension:front:springs:torsion bar
Summary:: Torsion bar spring caution. *tt
Bulletin:: 04133
Component:: 135000 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
Summary:: Auto-dimming electrochromic (ec) mirror diagnosis. *tt
Bulletin:: 99022
Component:: 151000 seat belts:front
Summary:: Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. *tt
Bulletin:: 06009
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code u1000 or u1010 stored in engine control unit. *ak
Bulletin:: 03030
Component:: 120000 exterior lighting
Summary:: Exterior lamp fogging. *kb
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-03-074-C
Component:: 120000 exterior lighting
Summary:: Nissan: exterior lamp fogging. occasionally water is noticed in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). this is necessary to allow for e
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
Bulletin:: NTB17-026
Component:: 021000 suspension:front
Summary:: Ball joint axial end play procedure service information when working on the front suspension, use the updated service information in this bulletin along with the electronic service manual (esm). the updated information in this bulletin

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