HITCH-CLASS III RECEIVER / 82850 9999
NISSAN / XTERRA / 2005
Manufacturer : VALLEY INDUSTRIES
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05E062000
Mfg's Report Date : SEP 29, 2005
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 498
Summary: Certain valley industries hitch-class III receiver trailer hitches P/N 82850 manufactured between March and September 2005 sold for use as replacement equipment for 2005 Nissan Xterra passenger vehicles. Due to insufficient weld strength, under certain circumstances, the hitches may break while in use.
Consequence: The Trailer Or Item In Tow May Release Partially Or Wholly From The Motor Vehicle, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Remedy: Valley industries will notify its customers and replace the trailer hitches free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 14, 2005. Owners should contact valley industries at 209-368-8881.
Notes: Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY:1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.
Make / Models / Years:NISSAN / XTERRA / 2005
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V458000
Mfg's Report Date : SEP 30, 2005
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 12,500
Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a Nissan accessory tow hitch, inadequate quality of some welded joints in the hitch assembly may result in separation of the hitch from the vehicle when being used to tow.
Consequence: This could result in the trailer separating from the vehicle and cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tow hitches. On October 17, 2005, owners will be sent an interim letter advising them not to use the tow hitch until it can be repaired. Another letter will be sent out mid-November 2005, notifying them to bring their vehicles in for repair. Owners should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes: Customers can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY:1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.
