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2004 Mercury Monterey Premier

  • Personal Safety System(TM) Includes Pretensioners With Load Limiters, Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment, Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment, Driver Seat Position Sensor and Crash Sensor
  • Front and Second Row 3-Point Seatbelts
  • Front and Second Row Seatbelt Height Adjusters
  • Third Row 3-Point Center Seatbelt
  • Safety Canopy(TM) Side Head Curtain Airbags
  • Driver Airbag
  • Front Side Airbags
  • Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Front Dual Manual Lumbar Support
  • L A T C H
  • Safety Canopy(TM) Rollover Sensor
  • Child Safety Door Locks Located On Sliding Van Doors
 
Crash Test Results for the 2004 Mercury Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis 55455
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis 55555
2004 Mercury Marauder 55555
2004 Mercury Monterey 55454
2004 Mercury Mountaineer 45553
2004 Mercury Sable 45Not
Tested
Not
Tested
4
2004 Mercury Sable 45334
2004 Mercury Sable 45334
 
Service Bulletins for 2004 Mercury Sable Premier
2004 MERCURY MONTEREY:

Bulletin Number: 02184
POWER SLIDING DOOR OPERATION AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 031501
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 032013
ROOF RACK SIDE RAIL COVER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03242
TRAILER TOW SERVICE KIT - SERVICE TIP. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03L17
DEMONSTRATION/DELIVERY HOLD - SPECIAL FIELD ACTION 03L17. REVISED SMOG EMISSIONS INFORMATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04125
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1991 (MODULE CALIBRATION FAILURE) - ANTI-LOCK BRAKE, ADVANCED TRAC, INTERACTIVE VEHICLE DYNAMICS (IVD), TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - SERVICE TIP. ALSO INCLUDES FORD FREESTAR MY2005 AND MERCURY MONTEREY MY2005.

Bulletin Number: 04135
FRONT DOOR GLASS CLICK/SNAP NOISE AT THE END OF THE UPWARD GLASS POSITION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04147
SERVICE WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04148
FRONT BLOWER MOTOR WHISTLE NOISE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 041512
4F50N TRANSAXLE NO 1-2 UPSHIFT AND DIAGNOSITC TROUBLE CODE P0732. *TT

Bulletin Number: 041514
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 041613
NOISE FROM FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARING. * AR

Bulletin Number: 04174
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04189
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 042107
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 042117
3RD ROW SEAT STRAP BREAKING. *EH

Bulletin Number: 04217
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04229
ACCESS DOOR WRAPED OR BREAKING OFF FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL SHROD. *EH

Bulletin Number: 042421
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 042510
POWER SLIDING DOORS AND POWER LIFTGATE INOPERATIVE WHEN USING THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE AND/OR REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER OPEN/CLOSE BUTTONS - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1999. *TT

Bulletin Number: 042610
REAR BRAKE LINING ACCELERATED WEAR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04262
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT UPDATE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0471
WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 05145
ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLE DIPSTICK-LEAKS-4F50N, AX4N, AX4S TRANSAXLE. *SC

Bulletin Number: 0531
MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM). *TT

Bulletin Number: 05310
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH

Bulletin Number: 05419
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 05617
TRACTION CONTROL LAMP - ABS LAMP - ABS SELF ACTIVATION WITH DTC C1288. *TT UPDATED 11/8/07. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 0598
A BROKEN OUTER C/V JOINT ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 5/1/2005. *TT

Bulletin Number: 06218
ADVANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - DURATION ACTIVATION. *KB

Bulletin Number: 071011
ADVANCED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - SHORT DURATION ACTIVATION. *KB

Bulletin Number: 0712
POWER STEERING HOSE LEAK NEAR COOLER EXTREME COLD CLIMATE AREAS ONLY -4 DEGREES AND COOLER. *KB

Bulletin Number: 15679
SLIDING DOOR(S) CONTACTING THE REAR QUARTER GLASS. *TT THIS INFORMATION UPDATES PREVIOUS INFORMATION, DATED 03/01/2002. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17156
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE U1262 (SCP COMMUNICATION BUS FAULT) AND/OR U1135 (SCP INVALID OR MISSING DATA FOR IGNITION SWITCH/STARTER) STORED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17157
PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1600 AND/OR B1602 WITH NO RELATED SYMPTOMS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17237
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U1130 (SCP INVALID OR MISSING DTA FOR FUEL SYSTEM) STORED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17242
TRAILER TOW INSTALLATION AND WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR INCOMPATIBILITY CONCERNS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17277
BEEPING SOUND FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN DRIVING AT/OVER 75 MPH, TRACTION CONTROL OFF INDICATOR ILLUMINATE WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH TRACTION CONTROL, AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2477 (MODULE CONFIGURATION FAILURE) STORED IN

Bulletin Number: 17283
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR RESET PROCEDURE FOR BASE CLUSTER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17284
LOW TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR RESET FOR MESSAGE CENTER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17300
TRACTION CONTROL OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT ON IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, ACCOMPANIED BY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1288 (PRESSURE TRANSDUCER MAIN/PRIMARY INPUT CIRCUIT FAILURE). *TT

Bulletin Number: 17358
GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17371
TRACTION CONTROL/ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) LIGHT ON WITH DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) C1288. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17397
FRONT WINDOW MOTORS NOT WORKING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17538
TRACTION CONTROL/ABS LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1288. *MJ

Bulletin Number: 17565
FRONT BRAKE NOISE. *MJ

Bulletin Number: 17584
REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTERS NOT WORKING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17609
EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE NOISE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 17892
FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARING HIGH PITCHED WHISTLING/SQUEALING NOISE FROM FRONT EXTERIOR WHILE DRIVING. ALSO INCLUDES 2005 FREESTAR AND MONTEREY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 18135
3RD ROW SEAT STRAP BREAKING (STRAP USED FOR STOWING OR ACCESSING THE REAR SEAT). *TT

Bulletin Number: 18246
ACCELERATED REAR BRAKE WEAR. OASIS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 18274
TRACTION CONTROL ABS AND PARK BRAKE LAMP. FLICKER FLASH ILLUMINATE. *EH

Bulletin Number: 18335
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DTC U1130. *EH

Bulletin Number: 18340
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DTC U1262 AND OR U1135. *EH

Bulletin Number: 18520
STEERING WHEEL. *EH

Bulletin Number: 18834
RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2296 - SERVICE TIP. *TT

Bulletin Number: 19004
REAR CLIMATE CONTROL NOISES - SERVICE TIP. *TT

Bulletin Number: SSM 46085
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Bulletin Number: SSM 46085
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Bulletin Number: SSM 46085
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Bulletin Number: SSM 46085
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Bulletin Number: SSM 46085
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Bulletin Number: SSM 46085
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Bulletin Number: SSM 46085
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Bulletin Number: SSM 46085
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Bulletin Number: SSM 46085
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Bulletin Number: SSM 46085
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Bulletin Number: SSM 46085
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Bulletin Number: SSM 46085
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Bulletin Number: SSM 46085
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Bulletin Number: SSM 46085
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Bulletin Number: SSM 46085
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Bulletin Number: SSM 46085
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Bulletin Number: SSM 46085
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Bulletin Number: SSM 46085
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Bulletin Number: TSB-14-0144
FORD/MERCURY: SHEET METAL SUPPORTING FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS WILL EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT FOR FORWARD PORTION OF 3RD ROW SEAT, IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR EXTENDED PERIOD. MODEL

Bulletin Number: TSB-14-0144
FORD/MERCURY: SHEET METAL SUPPORTING FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS WILL EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT FOR FORWARD PORTION OF 3RD ROW SEAT, IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR EXTENDED PERIOD. MODEL

Bulletin Number: TSB-14-0166
FORD/MERCURY: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING SHEET METAL SUPPORT FOR FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS CAN EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND WILL COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE. MODEL 2004-07 FREESTAR, MONTEREY. *PE

Bulletin Number: TSB-14-0166
FORD/MERCURY: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING SHEET METAL SUPPORT FOR FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS CAN EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND WILL COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE. MODEL 2004-07 FREESTAR, MONTEREY. *PE

Bulletin Number: TSB-14-0166
FORD/MERCURY: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING SHEET METAL SUPPORT FOR FOLDING 3RD ROW SEAT LATCH STRIKERS CAN EXPERIENCE CORROSION AND WILL COMPROMISE MOUNTING POINT CAUSING SEAT TO MOVE. MODEL 2004-07 FREESTAR, MONTEREY. *PE

 
Recalls for 2004 Mercury Sable Premier
2004 MERCURY MONTEREY
NHTSA Campaign ID: 04V446000
Component: WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: 02/23/2004 - 05/13/2004
Potential Units Affected: 34013
Defect Description:
CERTAIN MINIVANS MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE NOT HEAT TREATED CORRECTLY. THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL CRACKS IN THE HUB.
Consequence:
IF THE CRACKS WERE TO PROGRESS, THIS COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION. WHEEL SEPARATION MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT HUB, ROTORS, AND WHEEL BEARINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
2004 MERCURY MONTEREY
NHTSA Campaign ID: 03V457000
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: 03/24/2003 - 10/27/2003
Potential Units Affected: 23996
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE POWER STEERING LOW-PRESSURE LINE MAY NOT BE FULLY SEATED AT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR.
Consequence:
IF THIS LINE BECOMES DISCONNECTED, IT MAY CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR FLUID TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR FIRE.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING LOW-PRESSURE LINE TO ENSURE THAT IT IS SEATED PROPERLY AT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 10, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
2004 MERCURY MONTEREY
NHTSA Campaign ID: 12V006000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: -
Potential Units Affected: 206452
Defect Description:
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 FORD FREESTAR AND MERCURY MONTEREY VEHICLES. THE TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT MAY FAIL.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION RESULTS IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WITH NO WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action to take:
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TORQUE CONVERTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
2004 MERCURY MONTEREY
NHTSA Campaign ID: 12V006000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: -
Potential Units Affected: 206452
Defect Description:
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 FORD FREESTAR AND MERCURY MONTEREY VEHICLES. THE TORQUE CONVERTER OUTPUT SHAFT MAY FAIL.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION RESULTS IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WITH NO WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action to take:
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TORQUE CONVERTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
2004 MERCURY MONTEREY
NHTSA Campaign ID: 13V081000
Component: SEATS
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Manufacture Dates: 03/24/2003 - 11/07/2006
Potential Units Affected: 196667
Defect Description:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles manufactured from March 24, 2003, through November 7, 2006, equipped with a third row seat and originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The third row stowable seat can experience corrosion and structural degradation at the seat anchor mechanism mounted to the rear wheel wells. As a result of the corrosion, the third row seat may not fully latch into its seating position.
Consequence:
In the event that the vehicle is crashed into from the rear, an unlatched seat may increase the risk of personal injury.
Action to take:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new third row seat latch striker mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
 


2004 Nissan Quest 3.5 SL

  • Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
  • Front 3-Point Seatbelts
  • Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
  • Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor Activated By Passenger Weight
  • Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
  • Side Head Curtain Airbags Located In Roof
  • L A T C H
  • Child Safety Door Locks Located On Sliding Van Doors
  • Crash Sensor
  • Front Driver Side Manual Lumbar Support
 
Crash Test Results for the 2004 Nissan Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
2004 Nissan 350Z Not
Tested
Not
Tested
5Not
Tested
5
2004 Nissan Altima 44344
2004 Nissan Armada Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2004 Nissan Frontier 4455Not
Tested
2004 Nissan Frontier 444Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2004 Nissan Maxima 54444
2004 Nissan Murano Not
Tested
Not
Tested
544
2004 Nissan Pathfinder Not
Tested
Not
Tested
55Not
Tested
2004 Nissan Quest 55554
2004 Nissan Sentra 442Not
Tested
4
2004 Nissan Titan Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2004 Nissan Titan Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2004 Nissan Xterra 4445Not
Tested
 
Service Bulletins for 2004 Nissan Xterra 3.5 SL
2004 NISSAN QUEST:

Bulletin Number: 02115D
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442 (EVAP SMALL LEAK) AND/OR P0456 (EVAP VERY SMALL LEAK) STORED IN SELF DIAGNOSIS RESULTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 02115E
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442 (EVAP SMALL LEAK) AND/OR P0456 (EVAP VERY SMALL LEAK) STORED IN SELF DIAGNOSIS RESULTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 02120A
ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE FOR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03030
EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. *KB

Bulletin Number: 03067
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1274/P1284 A/F SENSOR BANK-2 (RICH MONITOR) STORED IN THE ECM (ENGINE CONTROL MODULE). 2004 MODEL. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03067A
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1274/P1284 (A/F SENSOR BANK-1/2 RICH MONITOR). *TT

Bulletin Number: 03080B
SLIDING DOOR ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TT SLIDING DOOR SQUEAK, RATTLE, AND/OR HARD TO LATCH. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03085
NO INTERIOR ROOM LIGHTS - FUSE #3 OPEN. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03113
POOR AM RADIO RECEPTION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03113A
POOR AM RADIO RECEPTION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 03115A
HEAD RESTRAINT HOLDERS FOR SECOND AND THIRD ROW SEATS. THIS BULLETIN REPLACES NTB 03-115. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04014
WATER LEAKING FROM SKYVIEW ROOF. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04019
EXHAUST TICKING NOISE.*MR

Bulletin Number: 04020
AIR CONDITIONER BLOWS OUT WARM AIR FROM FLOOR VENTS. *MR

Bulletin Number: 04020A
EXCESSIVELY WARM AIR IS COMING OUT OF FLOOR VENTS WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04021
ENGINE CRANKS BUT HARD/ NO START AFTER COLD SOAK.*MR

Bulletin Number: 04024
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1031, P1051, P1148, P1168 A/F SENSOR HEATER / CLOSED LOOP. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04025
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON P0171 / P0174 / P1273 / P1283. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04026
POWER SLIDING DOOR AUTO-REVERSES WHEN OPENING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04027A
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0171/P0174/P1273/P1283 A/F SENSOR / FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY. (THIS VERSION SUPERCEDES NTB04027.) *TT

Bulletin Number: 04028A
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1031, P1051, P1148, P1168 (A/F SENSOR HEATER / CLOSED LOOP) ON 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS ONLY. (THIS VERSION SUPERSEDES NTB04-028.) *TT

Bulletin Number: 04029
WATER LEAK FROM SUNROOF. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04030
WHISTLE NOISE FROM DOOR MIRROR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04034
DVD PLAYER INOPERATIVE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04049
TRAILER LIGHT WIRING. *MR UPDATED *EH UPDATED 09-12-07. *KB UPDATED 6/21/10. *PE

Bulletin Number: 04053A
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INITIATIVE TO INSPECT/UPGRADE REAR HATCH HINGE AREA; REPLACE REAR HATCH STRUT BALL STUDS AND SLIDING DOOR SQUEAK AND RATTLE UPGRADE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04053A
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INITIATIVE TO INSPECT/UPGRADE REAR HATCH HINGE AREA; REPLACE REAR HATCH STRUT BALL STUDS AND SLIDING DOOR SQUEAK AND RATTLE UPGRADE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04063
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT P0340 / P0345 (CMP SENSOR) AND/OR ENGINE IS HARD TO START WHEN WARM.*MR

Bulletin Number: 04078
CLARION AUDIO, INTERMITTENT NO SOUND. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THE RADIO DISPLAY AND CONTROLS WORK PROPERLY BUT THERE IS NO SOUND COMING FROM THE SPEAKERS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04080
ESSENTIAL TOOL - J-44626 AIR FUEL SENSOR SOCKET. ALSO INCLUDING 2005 ALL NISSAN VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04084
ESSENTIAL TOOL: J-47126 NET HOOK SOCKET TO REMOVE THE CARGO NET FASTENERS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04087
FM RADIO RECEPTION-SOUND QUALITY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04087B
FM RADIO RECEPTION-SOUND QUALITY. THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN AMENDED. THE FORMAT OF THE APPLIED VINS WAS CHANGED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04090
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300-P0306, P1273 OR P1283. *TT *SC

Bulletin Number: 04096
EXHAUST BOOM NOISE AND FLOOR VIBRATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04099
NAVIGATION SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE AND THE DISPLAY SHOWS DISC ERROR OR DVD-ROM VERSION IS NOT CORRECT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04108
FRONT BLOWER MOTOR SERVICE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 04110
RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. *NM

Bulletin Number: 04111
ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK WITH OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE BELOW 10 F. *JB *SC

Bulletin Number: 04114
ESSENTIAL TOOL: J-47242 ENGINE SUPPORT TABLE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 MURANO AND QUEST. *NM

Bulletin Number: 04123
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON (FLASHING) AND CONSULT-II SHOWS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1136 (FRONT LH SIDE AIR BAG MODULE IS SHORTED TO GROUND). *TT

Bulletin Number: 04125
REVISED SLIDING DOOR INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE. *SC

Bulletin Number: 04133
AUTO-DIMMING ELECTROCHROMIC (EC) MIRROR DIAGNOSIS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 05020
AT SHIFT KNOB REMOVAL CAUTION. *EH *SC

Bulletin Number: 05021
EXHAUST RATTLE BUZZING NOISE PRESENT DURING ACCELERATION. *EH

Bulletin Number: 05028
REAR POWER HATCH SWITCH PUSHED INTO TRIM PANEL. *SC

Bulletin Number: 05036
SLIDE DOOR DRIVE MOTOR AVAILABLE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 05037
MIL ON WITH DTC P1402 EGR OPEN CODE STORED. UPDATE *SC

Bulletin Number: 05049
WATER LEAK IN CARGO AREA. UPDATE *SC

Bulletin Number: 05055
5 SPEED FWD A/T LEFT SIDE OIL LEAK DIAGNOSTIC. UPDATE *SC

Bulletin Number: 05089
REAR POP-OUT WINDOW-RATTLE NOISE AND / OR CLOSES WHILE DRIVING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 05095
A RATTLE OR BUZZ NOISE DURING ACCELERATION OR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DTC P1273 (A/F SENSOR). *TT

Bulletin Number: 06009
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE U1000 OR U1010 STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. *AK

Bulletin Number: 06009
MIL ON WITH DTC U1000 OR U1010 STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 06029
ENGINE OIL COOLER GASKET AVAILABLE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 06075
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0300, STORED AND IGNITION COILS BLISTERED. *KB

Bulletin Number: 07042
BUZZING/WHINING NOISE FROM TIMING CHAIN AREA. *KB

Bulletin Number: 07075
NISSAN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN - 2004-05 QUEST AND 2004-05 ARMADA SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 080803
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH AN OWNER'S PORTFOLIO THAT CONTAINS A 2004 MODEL YEAR QUEST NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL (NA4E-0V42U0) INSTEAD OF A 2004 MODEL YEAR QUEST OWNER'S MANUAL (0M4E-0V42U0). *TT

Bulletin Number: 99022
FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT

Bulletin Number: NTB-03-074-C
NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E

Bulletin Number: NTB-03-074-C
NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E

Bulletin Number: NTB-03-074-C
NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E

Bulletin Number: NTB-03-074-C
NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E

Bulletin Number: NTB-03-074-C
NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E

Bulletin Number: NTB-05-037A
NISSAN: THE MIL IS ON AND CODE P1402 EGR OPEN IS STORED IN THE ECM. INSPECT THE EGR VALVE FOR METALLIC DEBRIS. *PE

Bulletin Number: NTB05-080A
AIRFLOWMETER SERVICE. *PE

Bulletin Number: NTB07-075d
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2004 - 2005 QUEST AND 2004 - 2005 ARMADA SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT Voluntary Service Campaign ID # P7245 is No Longer Active. - Repair orders opened after March 19, 2019 are no

Bulletin Number: NTB08-049
NISSAN; SPECIAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID REQUIREMENT. 2004 TO CURRENT NISSAN VEHICLES. *NJ

Bulletin Number: NTB-08-055-A
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

Bulletin Number: NTB-09-030
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

Bulletin Number: NTB-09-030
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

Bulletin Number: NTB-09-030
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

Bulletin Number: NTB-09-101
NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB

Bulletin Number: NTB-09-113
NISSAN: SLIDING DOOR MOTOR AND CABLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT. NEED TO REPLACE THE SLIDING DOOR MOTOR OR CABLE (CLOSURE) ASSEMBLY FOR ANY REASON. *PE

Bulletin Number: NTB-09-129
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

Bulletin Number: NTB-10-046
NISSAN: REVISED VQ35 ENGINE TIMING CHAIN PROCEDURES. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR THE VQ35 ENGINE FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE AND TIMING CHAINS (PRIMARY AND SECONDARY) HAVE BEE UPDATED TO NO LONGER REQUIRE REMOVAL OF ROCKER COVERS

Bulletin Number: NTB-10-046
NISSAN: REVISED VQ35 ENGINE TIMING CHAIN PROCEDURES. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR THE VQ35 ENGINE FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE AND TIMING CHAINS (PRIMARY AND SECONDARY) HAVE BEE UPDATED TO NO LONGER REQUIRE REMOVAL OF ROCKER COVERS

Bulletin Number: NTB-11-005
NISSAN: NAVIGATION MAP DATA UPDATE MATRIX. AFFECTING ALL VEHICLES 2003-11 EXCEPT LEAF, EQUIPPED WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM. CUSTOMER IS MAILED UPDATE DISC(S) OR SD CARD AND INSTALLS DATA; DEALERSHIP IS MAILED UPDATE DISC(S) AND THE DEALERSHI

Bulletin Number: NTB12-029
NISSAN: ALTIMA, MAXIMA, QUEST; POWER STEERING HOSE SERVICE PART CHANGE. THE HOSE NOW COMES WITHOUT THE PRESSURE SENSOR. DO NOT DAMAGE THE PRESSURE SENSOR UPON REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION. IF ONLY THE PRESSURE SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, DO NOT

Bulletin Number: NTB12-035
NISSAN: ECM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES WITH CONSULT III PLUS. APPLIES TO ALL 2004 AND LATER (DOES NOT APPLY TO LEAF/EV) VEHICLES. *JS

Bulletin Number: NTB-13-038
NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS

Bulletin Number: NTB17-030
NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer

Bulletin Number: NTB17-030
NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer

Bulletin Number: NTB17-030a
NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure t

Bulletin Number: NTB17-030a
NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure t

Bulletin Number: NTB17-030a
NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make reg

Bulletin Number: NTB17-082a
NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and CLAIMS INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions

Bulletin Number: NTB99022C
FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT

Bulletin Number: NTB99067A
NISSAN INTEGRATED HOMELINK TRANSMITTER SYSTEM USED TO ACTIVATE MOST ELECTRONIC GARAGE DOORS AND SECURTY GATES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 PATHFINDER ARMADA. *TT

Bulletin Number: P7245 - 2004-200
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Diagnosis Sensor Unit Voluntary Service Campaign ? Expiration Notice ***** Campaign Summary***** In 2007, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain MY2004-05 Quest and Armada vehicles e

Bulletin Number: Revision 1-NEVAP
OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer personnel aware that we are re-notifying customers at this

Bulletin Number: Revision 1-NEVAP
OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer personnel aware that we are re-notifying customers at this

 
Recalls for 2004 Nissan Xterra 3.5 SL
2004 NISSAN QUEST
NHTSA Campaign ID: 04V103000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates: 03/26/2003 - 09/02/2003
Potential Units Affected: 13757
Defect Description:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE ADVANCED AIR BAG REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE AIR BAG FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS TO BE TURNED OFF (SO THAT IT DOES NOT INFLATE) WHEN CERTAIN OCCUPANTS, SUCH AS SMALL CHILDREN, ARE IN THE FRONT SEAT.
Consequence:
THIS REDUCES THE RISK OF SUCH OCCUPANTS BEING UNJURED BY AN INFLATING AIR BAG IN A COLLISION.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION/SENSOR ASSEMBLY. IF THE SEAT CUSHION/SENSOR IS FOUND TO BE OPERATING IMPROPERLY, THE SEAT WILL BE REMOVED AND RECALIBRATED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
2004 NISSAN QUEST
NHTSA Campaign ID: 04V186000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates: 03/26/2003 - 12/17/2003
Potential Units Affected: 26000
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER SLIDING DOOR(S), AT AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BELOW APPROXIMATELY 40 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, THE ACTUATOR FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR(S) MAY EXPERIENCE BINDING DUE TO AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION CONDITION. IN ORDER TO OPEN, CLOSE OR REVERSE A POWER SLIDING DOOR, THE SHIFT SELECTOR LEVER MUST BE IN "PARK." IF THE ACTUATOR IS EXPERIENCING BINDING AND THE DRIVER SHIFTS THE VEHICLE OUT OF "PARK" WHILE A POWER SLIDING DOOR IS STILL CLOSING, THE DOOR LATCHES MAY NOT ENGAGE.
Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN THE DOOR COMING OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY UPON RAPID ACCELERATION, AND AN OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT OF THE DOOR AND BE INJURED.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACTUATOR FOR THE POWER SLIDING DOOR(S). OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
2004 NISSAN QUEST
NHTSA Campaign ID: 05V480000
Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates: 01/04/2004 - 10/15/2004
Potential Units Affected: 33042
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH A FOLDING THIRD ROW REAR SEAT, WHEN THE THIRD ROW SEAT IS RAISED FROM ITS STOWED POSITION, IT ENGAGES STRIKER BRACKETS, ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE SEAT CUSHION. THE FOLD-AWAY STRIKER LOOP IS WELDED TO A MOUNTING BRACKET. THE STRIKER MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS MOUNTING BRACKET DUE TO A BROKEN WELD AT THE POINT OF ATTACHMENT TO THE BRACKET.
Consequence:
IF THE THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKER WELD FAILS, THE STRIKER COULD SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET. STRIKER SEPARATION COULD AFFECT THE RISK OF INJURY IN CERTAIN TYPES OF CRASHES.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKER BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
2004 NISSAN QUEST
NHTSA Campaign ID: 05V474000
Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacture Dates: 03/26/2003 - 09/26/2005
Potential Units Affected: 109437
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THERE IS A SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM THAT CONTAINS EXPOSED MOVING COMPONENTS LOCATED AT THE REAR INSIDE EDGE OF THE SECOND ROW SEAT.
Consequence:
WHEN THE OPERATOR ATTEMPTS SEAT ADJUSTMENT, A FINGER MAY BE PINCHED IN THE MOVING SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM WHICH COULD CAUSE AN INJURY.
Action to take:
ON EARLIER MODEL VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH JUNE 28, 2004, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INBOARD SECOND ROW SEAT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE, RIVET A PLASTIC REINFORCEMENT TO BACKSIDE OF THE EXISTING SEAT BACK COVER CARPETING, INSTALL TIE-DOWNS AND A FLANGE TO THE INBOARD SIDE SHIELD. ON VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM JUNE 29, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26, 2005, DEALERS WILL RIVET A PLASTIC REINFORCEMENT TO THE BACKSIDE OF THE EXISTING SEAT BACK COVER CARPETING, INSTALL TIE-DOWNS AND A FLANGE ON THE INBOARD SIDE SHIELD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
 






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