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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V244000

1997 Infiniti Qx4 | 2000 Infiniti Qx4 | 2001 Infiniti Qx4 | 2003 Infiniti Qx4 | 1996 Nissan Pathfinder | 1998 Nissan Pathfinder | 2000 Nissan Pathfinder | 1999 Infiniti Qx4 | 1998 Infiniti Qx4 | 1997 Nissan Pathfinder | 2001 Nissan Pathfinder | 1999 Nissan Pathfinder | 2002 Infiniti Qx4 | 2002 Nissan Pathfinder | 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | 2004 Nissan Pathfinder — Suspension: front

Published April 21, 2011 · Recall initiated: April 20, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V244000, published April 21, 2011 and initiated April 20, 2011. Recalling firm: Nissan North America, Inc.; 1997 Infiniti Qx4 | 2000 Infiniti Qx4 | 2001 Infiniti Qx4 | 2003 Infiniti Qx4 | 1996 Nissan Pathfinder | 1998 Nissan Pathfinder | 2000 Nissan Pathfinder | 1999 Infiniti Qx4 | 1998 Infiniti Qx4 | 1997 Nissan Pathfinder | 2001 Nissan Pathfinder | 1999 Nissan Pathfinder | 2002 Infiniti Qx4 | 2002 Nissan Pathfinder | 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | 2004 Nissan Pathfinder — Suspension: front.

What's the hazard

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1996-2004 PATHFINDER AND MODEL YEAR 1997-2003 INFINITI QX4 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON D.C., WEST VIRGINIA AND WISCONSIN. IN AREAS OF THE COUNTRY IN WHICH HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT MAY ENTER AN ASSEMBLY LOCATION HOLE IN THE UPPER STRUT HOUSING, CAUSING WATER TO COLLECT AT THE MATING SURFACE OF THE STRUT HOUSING PANEL AND THE INNER HOOD LEDGE ASSEMBLY. OVER TIME, THIS SNOW/WATER AND SALT INTRUSION MAY RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE STRUT TOWER HOUSING IN SOME SUBJECT VEHICLES.

What to do

NISSAN WILL INSPECT THE STRUT HOUSING AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM NOTIFICATION LETTER WAS SENT OUT IN MAY 2011. THE SECOND NOTICE WAS MAILED ON JULY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

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Recall details

Brand
INFINITI
Model
QX4
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Lot
1997 INFINITI QX4 | 2000 INFINITI QX4 | 2001 INFINITI QX4 | 2003 INFINITI QX4 | 1996 NISSAN PATHFINDER | 1998 NISSAN PATHFINDER | 2000 NISSAN PATHFINDER | 1999 INFINITI QX4 | 1998 INFINITI QX4 | 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER | 2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER | 1999 NISSAN PATHFINDER | 2002 INFINITI QX4 | 2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER | 2003 NISSAN PATHFINDER | 2004 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 1997 Infiniti Qx4 | 2000 Infiniti Qx4 | 2001 Infiniti Qx4 | 2003 Infiniti Qx4 | 1996 Nissan Pathfinder | 1998 Nissan Pathfinder | 2000 Nissan Pathfinder | 1999 Infiniti Qx4 | 1998 Infiniti Qx4 | 1997 Nissan Pathfinder | 2001 Nissan Pathfinder | 1999 Nissan Pathfinder | 2002 Infiniti Qx4 | 2002 Nissan Pathfinder | 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | 2004 Nissan Pathfinder — Suspension: front recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V244000 on April 21, 2011. Reported hazard: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1996-2004 PATHFINDER AND MODEL YEAR 1997-2003 INFINITI QX4 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON D.C., WEST VIRGINIA AND WISCONSIN. IN AREAS OF THE COUNTRY IN WHICH HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT MAY ENTER AN ASSEMBLY LOCATION HOLE IN THE UPPER STRUT HOUSING, CAUSING WATER TO COLLECT AT THE MATING SURFACE OF THE STRUT HOUSING PANEL AND THE INNER HOOD LEDGE ASSEMBLY. OVER TIME, THIS SNOW/WATER AND SALT INTRUSION MAY RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE STRUT TOWER HOUSING IN SOME SUBJECT VEHICLES.

What should I do if I have this product?

NISSAN WILL INSPECT THE STRUT HOUSING AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM NOTIFICATION LETTER WAS SENT OUT IN MAY 2011. THE SECOND NOTICE WAS MAILED ON JULY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: INFINITI. Model: QX4.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)