NHTSA recall 08V284000
Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Infiniti QX56 and 2 more
Reported Jun 27, 2008180,664 vehicles affectedNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.Built Mar 17, 2005 – Aug 21, 2006
The defect
Nissan IS recalling 180,664 my 2005-2006 titan, armada and infinity QX56 vehicles manufactured after march 17, 2005, that are equipped with a visteon air conditioning condenser fan motor. The fan motor may not be properly sealed allowing excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture.
The risk
This could cause corrosion in the motor leading possibly to overheating and a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will install a 'thermal protector kit' and test the air conditioning condenser fan motor and replace it if necessary. the recall began on august 2, 2008. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.