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vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. some of the brackets used to attach the two gas struts to the rear door (hatch) may have been improperly made. at high ambient temperatures, the increase in gas pressure in the strut(s) could cause one or both brackets to bend, resulting in the struts detaching from the bracket(s) when opening or closing the rear door.

Corrective Action

if both struts detach from the brackets, the door will rapidly fall down, possibly striking someone and causing serious injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the strut brackets. owner notification began september 24, 2001. 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.

2001 Infiniti Qx4

Component

Electrical System:Ignition

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles may have an ignition lock assembly with improperly seated key cylinder cap connector pins. vibration can cause the connecting pins to loosen and/or fall out allowing the key cylinder cap to disengage from the key cylinder.

Corrective Action

if this occurs, the steering wheel lock rod can move, which could lock the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the ignition lock assembly and assemblies with loose or missing end cap connector pins will be replaced. a ring clip will be installed on all others to prevent loosening of the pins.

2000 Infiniti Qx4

Component

Electrical System:Ignition

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if this occurs, the steering wheel lock rod can move, which could lock the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.