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2006 Infiniti Fx45

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel filler hose. recall began on february 27, 2006, for nissan owners, and on march 13, 2006, for infiniti owners. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

2006 Infiniti Fx45

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

during a canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles failed to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' a rear combination lamp assembly did not meet the requirements.

Corrective Action

this standard is to reduce traffic accidents and deaths and injuries resulting from traffic accidents, by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear combination lamp assemblies. the recall began on december 18, 2006. owners may contact infiniti at at 1-800-662-6200.

2006 Infiniti Fx45

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

during a canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the headlamp assemblies do not meet the headlamp photometric values requirements of the standard.

Corrective Action

this standard is to reduce traffic accidents and deaths and injuries resulting from traffic accidents, by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies. the recall began on december 18, 2006. owners may contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

2005 Infiniti Fx45

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel filler hose. recall began on february 27, 2006, for nissan owners, and on march 13, 2006, for infiniti owners. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

2005 Infiniti Fx45

Component

Child Seat:Vehicle Latch Anchor

Consequence of Defect

certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the lower anchorage brackets in the rear seats do not meet the location requirement in this standard. this may cause difficulty in attaching some child seats to these brackets.

Corrective Action

if a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the lower anchorage brackets with modified brackets to ensure that the standard is met. the recall began on august 28, 2006. the infiniti q45 model vehicles are being campaigned under a separate recall (please see 05v374000). owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

2005 Infiniti Fx45

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

during a canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles failed to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' a rear combination lamp assembly did not meet the requirements.

Corrective Action

this standard is to reduce traffic accidents and deaths and injuries resulting from traffic accidents, by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear combination lamp assemblies. the recall began on december 18, 2006. owners may contact infiniti at at 1-800-662-6200.

2005 Infiniti Fx45

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

during a canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the headlamp assemblies do not meet the headlamp photometric values requirements of the standard.

Corrective Action

this standard is to reduce traffic accidents and deaths and injuries resulting from traffic accidents, by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies. the recall began on december 18, 2006. owners may contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

2004 Infiniti Fx45

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel filler hose. recall began on february 27, 2006, for nissan owners, and on march 13, 2006, for infiniti owners. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

2004 Infiniti Fx45

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

during a canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles failed to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' a rear combination lamp assembly did not meet the requirements.

Corrective Action

this standard is to reduce traffic accidents and deaths and injuries resulting from traffic accidents, by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear combination lamp assemblies. the recall began on december 18, 2006. owners may contact infiniti at at 1-800-662-6200.

2004 Infiniti Fx45

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

during a canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the headlamp assemblies do not meet the headlamp photometric values requirements of the standard.

Corrective Action

this standard is to reduce traffic accidents and deaths and injuries resulting from traffic accidents, by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies. the recall began on december 18, 2006. owners may contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

2003 Infiniti Fx45

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel filler hose. recall began on february 27, 2006, for nissan owners, and on march 13, 2006, for infiniti owners. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

2003 Infiniti Fx45

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, the bolts which attach the propeller shaft(s) to the transaxle and differential(s) may not have been adequately tightened.

Corrective Action

if the bolts come loose, the propeller shaft may come off the vehicle which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the propeller shaft bolts and tighten the bolts to the proper specification. owner notification began may 27, 2003. 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 infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

2003 Infiniti Fx45

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, the front brake caliper mounting bolts may not be adequately tightened. this could result in one or both of the caliper mounting bolts loosening.

Corrective Action

if this occurs, it would allow the caliper to rotate or separate from its mounting bracket. this could cause the brake to fail, reducing the vehicle's ability to stop. it could also damage the wheel, causing the tire to go flat. either one of these conditions could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will tighten the front brake caliper mounting bolts to ensure that they are secure. owner notification began on january 5, 2004. owners should contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

2003 Infiniti Fx45

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

during a canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles failed to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' a rear combination lamp assembly did not meet the requirements.

Corrective Action

this standard is to reduce traffic accidents and deaths and injuries resulting from traffic accidents, by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear combination lamp assemblies. the recall began on december 18, 2006. owners may contact infiniti at at 1-800-662-6200.

2003 Infiniti Fx45

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

during a canadian compliance test, certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the headlamp assemblies do not meet the headlamp photometric values requirements of the standard.

Corrective Action

this standard is to reduce traffic accidents and deaths and injuries resulting from traffic accidents, by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies. the recall began on december 18, 2006. owners may contact infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.