Infiniti 999R5-Ar000 – 08E014000

Defect Description For Recall

Nissan Is Recalling 480 Aftermarket Hitch Style Bike Racks, Part No. 999R5-Ar000. These Bike Racks Can Be Installed On My 2002-2008 Nissan Quest, Murano, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Titan, Armada, And My 2004-2008 Infiniti Fx35, Fx45, Qx56, And Qx4 Sport Utility Vehicles. A Pinch Bolt Exists Between The Bike Arm Bracket And The Upright Assembly.

Make Of Vehicle

INFINITI

Model Of Vehicle

999R5-AR000

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

08E014000

Component Description

Equipment

Effect Of Defect

When Moving The Bike Arm Bracket To Its Down Position, This Pinch Bolt Has The Potential Of Causing Severe Laceration Or Amputation To The User’S Fingertips Or Hand.

Fix Defect

Nissan Will Notify Owners And Provide A Free Retrofit Kit. The Recall Began On February 19, 2008. Owners May Contact Nissan At 1-800-647-7261 Or Infiniti At 1-800-662-6200.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Nissan North America, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

480

Date Owners Notified

20080219

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Nissan North America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20080201

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard