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NHTSA recall 10V517000

Engine And Engine Cooling · Nissan North America, Inc.

October 28, 2010report date
747,480units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ECM relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ECM relay contact due to arcing.

Why it matters: This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Dealers will replace the ECM relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on December 6, 2010.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2004 Infiniti Qx56, 2005 Infiniti Qx56, 2006 Infiniti Qx56, 2004 Nissan Armada, 2005 Nissan Armada, 2006 Nissan Armada, 2005 Nissan Frontier, 2006 Nissan Frontier, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder, 2004 Nissan Titan, 2005 Nissan Titan, 2006 Nissan Titan, 2005 Nissan Xterra, 2006 Nissan Xterra.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 10V517000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.