2002 Nissan Xterra Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2002 Nissan Xterra. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 10V554000Nov 11, 2010500,552 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Column
  Covers: Nissan Xterra 2002–2004, Frontier 2002–2004

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: The shaft may break which could result in loss of steering control during these low speed maneuvers increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: 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.

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• 04V230000May 24, 2004586,196 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
  Covers: Nissan Xterra 2000–2003, Frontier 1999–2003

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

  Remedy: 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…

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• 03V061000Feb 27, 200364,562 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
  Covers: Nissan Xterra 2002, Altima 2002

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: The driver side air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

  Remedy: 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.

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• 02V298000Nov 12, 20025,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Nissan Xterra 2002, Frontier 2002

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

  Remedy: 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.

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• 02V299000Nov 12, 2002143,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear
  Covers: Nissan Xterra 2001–2003, Frontier 2001–2003

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

  Remedy: 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…

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NHTSA investigations

• DP03005Brake rotor warpageClosed · Jul 11, 2003
• EA02020Driver's air bag system failureClosed · Aug 29, 2002
• PE02038Driver's air bag system malfunctionClosed · Mar 26, 2002

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