Recall 03V098000: 2000–2001 Infiniti Q45

Report received

Mar 19, 2003

Manufacturer

Nissan north america, inc.

Potentially affected

3,600vehicles

Model years

2000–2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17 inch alloy wheels, the wheels may have a casting defect from which cracks could propagate as the vehicle is being driven.

Possible consequence

If a sufficient number of cracks develop, the wheel could fail and separate from the mounting hub, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace these wheels. Owner notification began april 28, 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 Infiniti Q459 complaints
• 2001 Infiniti Q455 complaints