2003 INFINITI FX45 Recalls (8)

Campaign:
03V164000 on 05/05/2003
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:
11/04/2002 - 03/24/2003
Affected:
164
Defect:
On certain sport utility vehicles, the bolts which attach the propeller shaft(s) to the transaxle and differential(s) may not have been adequately tightened.
Consequence:
If the bolts come loose, the propeller shaft may come off the vehicle which could result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the propeller shaft bolts and tighten the bolts to the proper specification. owner notification began may 27, 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.
Notes:
Nissan recall no. itb03-032.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:
03V476000 on 11/23/2003
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Manufactured:
11/04/2002 - 07/03/2003
Affected:
24,300
Defect:
On certain sport utility vehicles, the front brake caliper mounting bolts may not be adequately tightened. this could result in one or both of the caliper mounting bolts loosening.
Consequence:
If this occurs, it would allow the caliper to rotate or separate from its mounting bracket. this could cause the brake to fail, reducing the vehicle's ability to stop. it could also damage the wheel, causing the tire to go flat. either one of these conditions could result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will tighten the front brake caliper mounting bolts to ensure that they are secure. owner notification began on january 5, 2004. owners should contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Notes:
Nissan recall no. r3020.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:
05V555000 on 12/12/2005
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufactured:
07/30/2002 - 08/29/2005
Affected:
192,659
Defect:
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.
Consequence:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the fuel filler hose. recall began on february 27, 2006, for nissan owners, and on march 13, 2006, for infiniti owners. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Notes:
Nissan recall nos. nissan r0505 and infiniti r0508.customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
06V244000 on 07/10/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Manufactured:
10/31/2002 - 07/27/2006
Affected:
105,200
Defect:
During a canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles failed to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' a rear combination lamp assembly did not meet the requirements.
Consequence:
This standard is to reduce traffic accidents and deaths and injuries resulting from traffic accidents, by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the rear combination lamp assemblies. the recall began on december 18, 2006. owners may contact infiniti at at 1-800-662-6200.
Notes:
Infiniti recall no. r0607.customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
06V328000 on 08/31/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Manufactured:
10/31/2002 - 07/27/2006
Affected:
105,200
Defect:
During a canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the headlamp assemblies do not meet the headlamp photometric values requirements of the standard.
Consequence:
This standard is to reduce traffic accidents and deaths and injuries resulting from traffic accidents, by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies. the recall began on december 18, 2006. owners may contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Notes:
Infiniti recall no. r0608.customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V226000 on 04/16/2015
Component:
Air bags
Manufactured:
05/13/2003 - 01/25/2005
Affected:
19,448
Defect:
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 infiniti i35, 2003-2005 fx35 and fx45, and 2006 m35 and m45 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in florida, hawaii, puerto rico, the u.s. virgin islands, saipan, guam, and american samoa, as well as alabama, mississippi, louisiana, texas, and georgia, are included. upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on june 16, 2015. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. note: this recall supersedes recall 14v-701.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V287000 on 05/14/2015
Component:
Air bags
Manufactured:
11/20/2002 - 06/14/2003
Affected:
1,090,569
Defect:
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 nissan maxima, 2002-2004 pathfinder, 2002-2006 sentra, 2002-2003 infiniti qx4 and i35, 2003 fx35 and fx45, and 2001 i30 vehicles. upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on june 15, 2015. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. note: on december 18, 2015 nissan informed nhtsa of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 infiniti fx35 and fx45 vehicles.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V349000 on 05/23/2016
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
05/12/2003 - 03/02/2008
Affected:
413,852
Defect:
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 infiniti fx35 and fx45, 2003-2004 infiniti i35, 2006-2010 infiniti m35 and m45, and 2007-2011 nissan versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 infiniti fx35 and fx45, 2003-2004 infiniti i35, 2006-2008 infiniti m35 and m45, and 2007-2008 nissan versa vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." lastly, unless included in "zone a" or "zone b" above, nissan is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 infiniti i35 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began december 21, 2017. all owners should receive a second notice by may 15, 2017. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2003 INFINITI FX45 TSBs (56)

Bulletin:
03020
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0442 (evap small leak) and/or p0456 (evap very small leak) stored in self diagnosis results. *tt
Bulletin:
03047
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
When using the remote keyless entry (keyfob), the horn-chirp and lamp-flash responses do not match those selected with the center display screen. *tt
Bulletin:
03053
Component:
162600 structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Summary:
Voluntary service campaign p3132 rear hatch may not be properly attached to the inner panel. *tt updated 8/39/11. *pe
Bulletin:
03036
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Intelligent cruise control system maintenance. *tt
Bulletin:
03037
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Driver's seat squeak/creak noise. *tt
Bulletin:
03026
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Navigation system stuck on please wait screen. *tt
Bulletin:
03020A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0442 (evap small leak) and/or p0456 (evap very small leak) stored in self diagnosis results. *tt
Bulletin:
ITB99016B
Component:
151000 seat belts:front
Summary:
Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing. various models including the 2004 g35. *tt
Bulletin:
03058A
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
Pop or tick noise from front door window glass. *tt
Bulletin:
03059
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Door request switch inoperative or intelligent key issues. *tt
Bulletin:
03057
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Door sash / molding poor appearance. *tt
Bulletin:
03020B
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0442 (evap small leak) and/or p0456 (evap very small leak) stored in self diagnosis results. *tt
Bulletin:
03060
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Sunroof inoperative. 2004 fx35/fx45 included. *tt
Bulletin:
03058B
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
Pop or tick noise from front door window glass. *tt
Bulletin:
100803
Component:
162600 structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Summary:
2003 fx rear hatch voluntary service campaign. *tt
Bulletin:
02063A
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Tire pressure monitor system (tpms) warning light flashes or stays on. various models including 2004 m45. *tt
Bulletin:
03065
Component:
330000 interior lighting
Summary:
Clock bulb replacement. various models including 2004 i35. *tt
Bulletin:
ITB99048A
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
The infiniti integrated homelink transmitter system. various models including 1996-2004 i30/i35; 2004 q45; 2004 m45. *tt
Bulletin:
112603
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Information to all sales, parts and service managers regarding infiniti's action on the airbag control unit reprogram service campaign. *tt
Bulletin:
04001
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Remote keyless entry replacement parts. *tt
Bulletin:
03070
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Driver's seat bottom feels loose. *tt
Bulletin:
02063B
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Tire pressure monitor system (tpms) warning light flashes or stays on. *tt
Bulletin:
03073
Component:
091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Summary:
Fuel gauge does not go to f when tank is full. *tt
Bulletin:
071503
Component:
162600 structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Summary:
Rear hatch voluntary service campaign information to dealers, sales, parts and service managers. *tt
Bulletin:
03056A
Component:
046300 service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Summary:
Essential tool j-45741-inf abs active wheel sensor checker. *tt
Bulletin:
04002
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Creak and/or pop noise from rear floor area. *tt
Bulletin:
04010
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Body vibration/shudder when accelerating from a stop.*mr
Bulletin:
04040
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
During braking, an applied vehicle has a loud squeak, squeal or groan noise coming from the rear brakes, when cold. *tt
Bulletin:
04039
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Front door finisher plastic protection removal procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
04042
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Navigation system is inoperative and the display shows disc error or dvd-rom version is not correct. *tt
Bulletin:
04043
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Pop, click or creak noise from front fender area while driving at low speeds. *nm
Bulletin:
05023
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Brake judder from front brakes. *tt
Bulletin:
05018
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Driver's seat noise and/or rocks back and forth. *tt
Bulletin:
05056
Component:
012000 steering:column
Summary:
Steering column tilt bushing wear. *tt
Bulletin:
06004
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code u1000 or u1010 stored in engine control unit. 2002 - 2006 infiniti vehicles with can communication. *ak
Bulletin:
03031
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Exterior lamp fogging. *kb
Bulletin:
ITB-09-020
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Infiniti: electronic control unit damage can result from improper battery connection. the battery is required to stay connected when the engine is running. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
ITB-09-050
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Infiniti: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/blinking. no models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011. *kb
Bulletin:
ITB-03-051-C
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Infiniti: exterior lamp fogging. water in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). moisture in the air sometimes travels into and out of
Bulletin:
ITB-08-024A
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Infiniti: srs precautions during service. included in the restraints section of the electronic service manual (esm) for each vehicle is information necessary to service the supplemental restraint system (srs) safely. improper maintenanc
Bulletin:
ITB-09-062
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Infiniti: vent control valve replacement. no applied vehicles affected: all models; no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
ITB-01-003B
Component:
151000 seat belts:front
Summary:
Infiniti: d ring residue can cause slow seat belt retraction. seat belt retraction of the front seat belt(s) is slow, caused by residue build up on the d rings. models fx35/fx45(03-08); g35 coupe(03-07); g35(03-06); i30/i35 (00-04); q45(
Bulletin:
ITB-10-006A
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Infiniti: 5 speed a/t dtc diagnoses for p1701, p1702, p1703, p1704, p1705, p1754, p1759, p1764, p1769, p1774. applies to re 5r05a only transmissions (5 speed a/t). if one or more dtcs listed are found stored in self diagnosis, use the
Bulletin:
ITB-11-049-B
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Infiniti: reprogramming electronic control unit (ecu) on all qualifying vehicles. no models listed. model years 1998-2013. *pe
Bulletin:
ITB-13-12
Component:
170000 latches/locks/linkages
Summary:
Infiniti: lock/unlock request button on outside door handle outside door handle does not respond. lock/unlock request button located on outside door handles of vehicles can be disabled (or enabled) through either the "comfort & conv" setti
Bulletin:
ITB17-026
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Infiniti; fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill if you confirm the fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). important: make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by deale
Bulletin:
ITB09-015h
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
12 volt battery storage and maintenance for new vehicles in retailer inventory this bulletin has been amended throughout. please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
Bulletin:
ITB00-024g
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Brake noise/judder/pedal feel diagnosis and repair this bulletin has been amended to include vehicles built up to the publication date. also, tips for using the procut? brake lathe were added on page 8, and a brake noise diagnostic works
Bulletin:
ITB09-039e
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Windshield cracking this bulletin has been amended to apply to the latest models and model years. also, warranty information on pages 1 and 8 has been updated. no other changes have been made. please discard previous versions of this bul
Bulletin:
ITB17-009a
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
Window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended to apply to the latest models and model years, and warranty information on page 2 has been updated. no other changes have been made. please discard previous versions of thi
Bulletin:
ITB18-003
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Reduced vehicle load capacity label (regulatory requirement) this bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with dealer installed or vpc installed accessories. service information the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa
Bulletin:
IPSB17-130
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Dbs enhancement: custom vin campaign report infiniti is pleased to announce the availability of a new dbs enhancement to the service > campaign screen: custom vin campaign report. the tool identifies open campaigns on a customized vin li
Bulletin:
ITB17-026a
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Infiniti; fuel tank is extremely difficult to fill if customer reports: customer routinely experiences difficulty fueling the vehicle at different fuel stations (filling nozzle shuts off every few seconds while filling at multiple stati
Bulletin:
Revision 1-IEVAP
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Obd ii evap tube warranty enhancement update august 17, 2018 please discard earlier versions of this bulletin the announcement from march 21, 2017 has been revised to include: o clarification that the refueling concern is extremely ha
Bulletin:
Revision 1-NEVAP
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Obd ii evap tube warranty enhancement update august 17, 2018 please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. the announcement from march 21, 2017 has been revised to include: - clarification that the refueling concern is extremely h
Bulletin:
IPSB18-218 Retai
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Dbs enhancement: retailed vehicle open campaign report infiniti announced the availability of a new dbs enhancement tool to the service > campaign screen: retailed vehicle open campaign report on july 9, 2018, which identifies owner cont

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