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