1998 NISSAN Maxima

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

6 Recalls for 1998 NISSAN Maxima

Recall Date Component Summary
2009-05-11 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Remedy:

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

2009-04-07 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Remedy:

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

2008-08-11 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.”

Remedy:

K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

2006-05-24 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Remedy:

CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

2006-03-23 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Remedy:

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

2002-06-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN BUILT. THIS CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DIODE AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 29, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.

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3 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1998 NISSAN Maxima

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119 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1998 NISSAN Maxima

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Date Component  
2008-08-22 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10239350
2003-08-01 TIRES
ODI Number: 10031985
2009-01-06 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10254044
2005-08-17 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10133203
2004-12-13 AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10102893
1999-02-01 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 608163
2008-04-03 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10223283
2015-01-20 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10676560
2014-11-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 10652680
2014-06-13 STRUCTURE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10598005
2013-10-30 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10550169
2013-08-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10535191
2013-05-26 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10513609
2013-01-17 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10493315
2012-10-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10481067
2012-08-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10471364
2011-07-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10415428
2011-03-28 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 10393540
2010-11-18 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10366739
2010-11-15 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 10365802
2010-10-26 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 10362489
2010-04-22 AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 10327080
2010-03-27 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 10322489
2010-03-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10320484
2009-01-06 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10254044
2008-08-22 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10239350
2008-09-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10240927
2008-08-06 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10237293
2008-04-03 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
ODI Number: 10223283
2007-09-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10201775
2007-08-13 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10199437
2007-05-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 10189817
2006-12-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 10175744
2006-04-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 10155508
2006-03-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 10153235
2006-03-13 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
ODI Number: 10152616
2006-02-18 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 10150580
2005-12-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 10145292
2005-10-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10134029
2005-08-17 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10133203
2004-12-13 AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10102893
2004-12-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 10099275
2004-01-15 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10071274
2004-04-18 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
ODI Number: 10066409
2004-03-12 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10063096
2004-03-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 10060625
2004-02-28 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10060006
2004-03-02 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 10060183
2003-11-19 TIRES
ODI Number: 10048551
2003-09-10 TIRES
ODI Number: 10039846
2003-08-01 TIRES
ODI Number: 10031985
2003-06-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 10023648
2003-06-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 10023646
2003-07-14 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
ODI Number: 10026036
2003-06-04 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ODI Number: 10022332
2003-04-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10017327
2003-04-01 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10012284
2003-02-07 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10005471
2003-02-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10008142
2002-12-11 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 8024167
2002-08-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 8016277
2002-07-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 8014276
2002-07-11 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 8013789
2002-04-26 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
ODI Number: 8008671
2002-01-08 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 8001786
2002-01-16 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
ODI Number: 8002309
2004-10-25 TIRES
ODI Number: 10096400
2002-08-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 8016200
2001-05-08 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 887728
2001-03-20 CHILD SEAT:MATERIAL/PADDING
ODI Number: 883546
2000-10-23 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 873584
2000-06-26 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 864212
2000-04-27 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 861059
2000-04-26 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 861001
1999-07-28 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 843673
1999-08-10 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 842113
1998-10-23 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 829406
1998-10-06 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 780734
1998-10-15 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 781256
2002-09-14 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 767179
2002-04-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 760916
2001-03-16 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
ODI Number: 742537
2001-03-05 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 741955
2000-12-15 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 737832
2000-10-22 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 734907
2000-10-22 AIR BAGS | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 734905
2000-10-20 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 734788
2000-09-06 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 730370
2000-09-01 TIRES
ODI Number: 729859
2000-05-07 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 722380
2000-05-04 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 722292
2000-05-04 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 722290
2000-04-14 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 721447
2000-02-24 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 719227
2000-02-13 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 718717
2000-01-21 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 717659
2000-01-20 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 717628
1999-08-19 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 710230
1999-08-16 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 710038
1999-06-16 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 707596
1999-07-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 708222
1999-05-03 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 706193
1999-05-17 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 706565
1999-03-16 CHILD SEAT
ODI Number: 704499
1998-12-15 SUSPENSION:FRONT | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 701363
1999-09-08 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 609117
1999-02-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 608874
1999-02-01 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 608163
1999-02-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 606449
1999-02-01 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 607201
1999-02-01 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 606953
2000-12-28 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 558376
2000-10-12 TIRES | TIRES
ODI Number: 555772
1999-05-14 AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 545594
1998-11-03 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 542385
1998-10-05 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 539620
1998-03-03 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 531657
1998-10-08 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 781000
2001-08-18 AIR BAGS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 750700
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0 Investigations for 1998 NISSAN Maxima

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

76 Service Alerts for 1998 NISSAN Maxima

Date Description
2021-12-07 020000 SUSPENSION

STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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2021-02-12 020000 SUSPENSION

STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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2014-01-27 140000 AIR BAGS

SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the “RESTRAINTS” section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF

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2014-01-27 350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the “RESTRAINTS” section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF

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2015-01-16 140000 AIR BAGS

SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul

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2015-01-16 350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul

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2015-01-16 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul

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2013-07-23 010000 STEERING

If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. – The ProCut P

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2013-07-23 200000 WHEELS

If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. – The ProCut P

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2013-07-23 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. – The ProCut P

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2013-07-23 010000 STEERING

SERVICE INFORMATION – This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. – Most brake incidents fall into

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2013-07-23 020000 SUSPENSION

SERVICE INFORMATION – This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. – Most brake incidents fall into

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2013-07-23 200000 WHEELS

SERVICE INFORMATION – This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. – Most brake incidents fall into

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2013-07-23 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

SERVICE INFORMATION – This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. – Most brake incidents fall into

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2013-06-07 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. – The SRT is used to indicate whether the engine control module (ECM) has completed sel

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2013-08-27 200000 WHEELS

Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin

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2013-08-27 350000 EQUIPMENT

Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin

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2013-03-19 020000 SUSPENSION

SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: – A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. – A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition wh

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2020-08-06 350000 EQUIPMENT

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN MAXIMA POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE LEAKS Service Campaign ID # P8140 is no longer active. ￷ Repair orders opened after this bulletin⿿s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaig

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2020-08-06 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN MAXIMA POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE LEAKS Service Campaign ID # P8140 is no longer active. ￷ Repair orders opened after this bulletin⿿s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaig

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2020-08-06 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN MAXIMA POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE LEAKS Service Campaign ID # P8140 is no longer active. ￷ Repair orders opened after this bulletin⿿s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaig

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1999-09-16 114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

SUBJECT REGARDING EGI HARNESS WIRE BREAKAGE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT

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1998-06-15 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

EXPERIENCING SPARK KNOCK DURING ENGINE START. *YC

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1998-06-15 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

VEHICLES EXHIBITING A MIL ‘ON’ WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE BELOW DTCS STORED, THE CAUSE MAY BE INSECT NEST(S) IN THE EVAPORATIVE ( EVAP ) EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. *YC

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1998-06-15 012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

INFORMATION REGARDING SECURITY SYSTEM FALSE ALARMS. *YC

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1999-06-18 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OUTPUT GEAR WHINE (60 – 70 MPH). *TT

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2005-10-28 151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT

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1999-09-29 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SRS LIGHT FLASHING, AND SIDE MODULE LH / RH (OPEN) OR CODE DA / 7A. *TT

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2001-09-12 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON VALVE SHIM LIFTER SET.*JB

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1999-01-15 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXHIBITS A HESITATION OR THROTTLE SHOCK AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS GENTLY APPLIED AND THEN RELEASED. *TT

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1999-05-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN BETWEEN 60 AND 70 MPH, IN THIRD AND FOURTH GEAR. *TT

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1999-05-01 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

EXHIBITING REAR BRAKE GROAN / HUMMING NOISE AFTER RELEASING BRAKE PEDAL. *TT

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1998-07-01 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

CONDITION WITH (MIL) MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH REAR OXYGEN SENSOR DTC P0137 ( MINIMUM VOLTAGE MONITORING ) ( REAR H02S ) STORED IN THE ECM. *YC

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2010-09-13 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE

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2009-04-06 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD

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2009-04-06 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD

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2009-04-06 111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD

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2000-05-10 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

INFORMATION REGARDING KEYLESS REMOTE ENTRY PROGRAMMING. *TT

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2000-05-09 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE SRS LIGHT FLASHING, WITH SELF DIAGNOSIS INDICATING EITHER SIDE MODULE LH [OPEN] (CODE DA) OR SIDE MODULE RH [OPEN] (CODE 7A). *TT

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2000-05-31 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SOME VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN OR HUMMING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND MOVING FORWARD SLOWLY AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH (8 MPH). *TT

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2000-05-05 140000 AIR BAGS

SUBJECT REGARDING MODIFICATIONS TO AND / OR TAMPERING WITH THE SUPPLEMENTAL SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM. *TT

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1998-08-15 140000 AIR BAGS

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING. YD

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1999-05-17 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROAN OR HUMMING NOISE FROM REAR AFTER RELEASING BRAKE PEDAL. *TT

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1999-05-10 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING KEYLESS REMOTE ENTRY PROGRAMMING. *TT

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1999-04-15 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITNG WIND NOISE. *TT

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1999-04-15 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SERVICE MANUAL PROCEDURE CHANGE FOR REAR OXYGEN SENSOR DTC(S) P0137, P0138, P0139, P0140, P0141 AND THREE-WAY CATALYST DTC P0420. *TT

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1999-04-15 151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT REGARDING MISSING FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON. *TT

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2003-08-05 151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT

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1998-12-01 021232 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS

EXPERIENCING FRONT SPRING RATTLE/ BUZZ NOISE. *YC

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1998-12-01 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

CONDITIONS WITH LEFT REAR DOOR DOESN’T UNLOCK WITH REMOTE. *YC

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1998-12-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VARIOUS INFORMATION EXHIBITING INTERIOR SQUEAKS AND RATTLES WHILE DRIVING. *YC

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1998-01-21 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY DISPLAY A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1335 DUE TO HARNESS CONTACT WITH POWER STEERING PULLEY. *TT

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1999-09-21 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NISSAN INTEGRATED HOMELINK TRANSMITTER SYSTEM USED TO ACTIVATE MOST ELECTRONIC GARAGE DOORS AND SECURTY GATES. *TT

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1999-11-29 151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

THIS BULLETINS STATES THAT THE SECOND SASH GUIDE WAS DELETED FROM THE SERVICE PART SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY, HOWEVER; DELETION OF THE SECOND SASH GUIDE DOES NOT AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. *TT

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2002-01-22 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

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2002-01-22 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON NISSAN REVISED TPS ADJUSTMENT PROCDURE. *SLC

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2013-04-03 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS

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2001-08-31 350000 EQUIPMENT

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.*JB

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2001-08-31 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.*JB

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2001-06-19 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING INNER TIE ROD WRENCHES. *SB

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2000-09-29 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

ON APPLIED VEHICLES, THE POWER AUDIO ANTENNA IS INOPERATIVE, THE ANTENNA ASSEMBLY CIRCUIT BOARD MAY BE CORRODED DUE TO IMPROPER WATER DRAINAGE. *TT

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1998-10-15 020000 SUSPENSION

VEHICLES EXHIBITING STEERING PULL AND / OR DRIFT WHEN DRIVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *YC

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1998-10-01 221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE DRIVER’S OR PASSENGER’S POWER SEAT DOES NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. *TT

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2001-05-02 151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT

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1999-03-01 034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

SERVICE INFORMATION ON KEY VALUE BRAKE PADS. *TT

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2003-11-07 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NISSAN INTEGRATED HOMELINK TRANSMITTER SYSTEM USED TO ACTIVATE MOST ELECTRONIC GARAGE DOORS AND SECURTY GATES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 PATHFINDER ARMADA. *TT

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1998-04-15 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

EXHIBITING A STEADY RATTLE NOISE FROM THE FRONT DASH AREA. *YC

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2014-01-27 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

NISSAN: SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE;IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING INCORRECT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE SRS, CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY UNINTENTIONAL ACTIVATION OF THE SRS ON ALL NISSAN MODELS WITH THE SRS SYS

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1999-08-26 150000 SEAT BELTS

CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE STOPPER BUTTON MISSING. *TT

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2000-02-10 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

CONCERNS WITH THE TRUCK LID POPPING OPEN. *TT

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2000-02-10 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY INDICATE THAT A LIGHT TICKING OR HUMMING NOISE CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE BLOWER MOTOR OF AN APPLIED VEHICLE WHEN THE MOTOR IS RUN AT LOW FAN SPEEDS. *TT

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1999-06-17 034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

KEY VALUE BRAKE PAD SERVICE INFORMATION. *TT

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2001-04-25 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING ESSENTIAL TOOL: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR TEST CONNECTOR. *SLC

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2001-08-31 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. *SLC

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2010-09-30 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB

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1998-09-15 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR CONSOLE LID REPAIR. *YC

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1998 NISSAN Maxima

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