NHTSA recall 04V-581 (04V581000)

trailer hitches recall reported December 15, 2004 - about 131 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V581000
Also written as: 04V-581
Manufacturer number: PB124
Reported: December 15, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~131
Component: trailer hitches

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCESSORY TOW HITCH ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD CAUSE THE TOW HITCH TO LOOSEN OR SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE TOW HITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 3, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-581 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Nissan Xterra - 2004

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