NHTSA recall 03V-476 (03V476000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported November 14, 2003 - about 24,300 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V476000
Also written as: 03V-476
Manufacturer number: R3020
Reported: November 14, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~24,300
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH OF THE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS LOOSENING.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS OCCURS, IT WOULD ALLOW THE CALIPER TO ROTATE OR SEPARATE FROM ITS MOUNTING BRACKET. THIS COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE TO FAIL, REDUCING THE VEHICLE'S ABILITY TO STOP. IT COULD ALSO DAMAGE THE WHEEL, CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO FLAT. EITHER ONE OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE SECURE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-476 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Infiniti FX35 - 2003

Infiniti FX45 - 2003

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