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Latches/locks/linkages complaints
61 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Dec 8, 2004
Latches/locks/linkages
THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS FAILED TO OPEN OR LOCK WHEN APPLIED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE, AND HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK THE DOORS HA…
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THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS FAILED TO OPEN OR LOCK WHEN APPLIED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE, AND HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK THE DOORS HAD BEEN FIXED TWICE TO HAVE THE DOORS FIXED, THE LEFT SIDE PASSENEGER DOOR AGAIN AND STARTED CLOSING BY ITSELF, AND THE DOORS HAD TO BE CLOSED MANUALLY. *SC
NHTSA ODI #10101120
Mileage unknown · Nov 12, 2004
Latches/locks/linkages
THE DOOR LOCKED PERIODICALLY, WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH THE LOCKING MECHANISM WAS NOT ENGAGED. *NM *TC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10101351
9,526 miles · Nov 2, 2004
Latches/locks/linkages
04 V 186 000/POWER SLIDING DOOR: AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE MADE THE POWER SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT STAY LATCH/LOCK PROPERLY WHEN CLOSING THE DOOR. SOMETIMES THE DOOR NEEDED TO BE SLAMED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE IT STAYED CLOSE/LOCK OR THE DOOR WOULD INTERMITTENTLY OPEN WHILE IN MOTION. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10099206
Mileage unknown · Oct 29, 2004
Air BagsLatches/locks/linkages
MALFUNCTION OF SLIDING DOOR AND AIR BAG AFTER RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED. *BF NEITHER OF THESE SYSTEMS HAD A PROBLEM PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE BEING TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE. THE DEALER HAS AGREED TO LOOK AT THE SLIDING DOOR BUT REFUSES TO LOOK AT THE AIR BAG PROBLEM. *NM *TC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10099392
Mileage unknown · Sep 10, 2004
Fuel System, GasolineLatches/locks/linkages
I PURCHASED 2004 QUEST IN FALL 2003. TO DATE I HAVE HAD THE AUTOMATIC DOOR BREAK 4 TIMES, FUEL PUMP AND FUEL CHAMBER REPLACED,VAN WILL NOT ACCELERATE PERIODICALLY, BRAKES SQEAK REPAIRED BUT OW WORSE, SONAR MALFUNCTION, NO SOUND FROM RADIO/DVD/CD RANDOM OCCURANCE. THE VAN HAS BEEN IN SHOP APPROXIMATLEY 10 TIMES IN TEN MONTHS F…
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I PURCHASED 2004 QUEST IN FALL 2003. TO DATE I HAVE HAD THE AUTOMATIC DOOR BREAK 4 TIMES, FUEL PUMP AND FUEL CHAMBER REPLACED,VAN WILL NOT ACCELERATE PERIODICALLY, BRAKES SQEAK REPAIRED BUT OW WORSE, SONAR MALFUNCTION, NO SOUND FROM RADIO/DVD/CD RANDOM OCCURANCE. THE VAN HAS BEEN IN SHOP APPROXIMATLEY 10 TIMES IN TEN MONTHS FOR EXTENDED TIME AND PROBLEMS ARE NO BETTER THAN 10 MONTHS AGO. NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS HAS NOT PROVIDED ANY RESOLUTION OR EFFORT TO PROPERLY FIX PROBLEMS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10090803
Mileage unknown · Sep 10, 2004
Fuel System, GasolineLatches/locks/linkagesPower Train
1.FUEL PUMP FAILURE, REPLACED BY DEALER. TRANSMISSION STARTS OUT IN3RD GEAR VEHICLE WILL NOT TRAVEL OVER 10/15 MPH. DEALER CLAIMS INADVERTANTLY TURNING OFF OD CAN CAUSE THIS. A/C UNITUNABLE TO COOL OFF CAR IN WEATHER OVER 85DEGREES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10090794
200 miles · Aug 19, 2004
Latches/locks/linkages
I PURCHASED A 2004 NISSAN QUEST IN MAY 2004. HAD ISSUES WITH PERSISTENT RATTLES IN THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IMMEDIATELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT IN AUG 2004 FOR NISSAN'S "CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INITIATIVE" WHICH CORRESPONDS TO TSB NTB04-053. THIS CAMPAIGN WAS TO INSTALL A DOOR RATTLE KIT FIX IN…
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I PURCHASED A 2004 NISSAN QUEST IN MAY 2004. HAD ISSUES WITH PERSISTENT RATTLES IN THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IMMEDIATELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT IN AUG 2004 FOR NISSAN'S "CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INITIATIVE" WHICH CORRESPONDS TO TSB NTB04-053. THIS CAMPAIGN WAS TO INSTALL A DOOR RATTLE KIT FIX IN ADDITION TO 2 OTHER ISSUES. AS A RESULT OF THE DOOR RATTLE KIT FIX INSTALLATION, BOTH OF MY SLIDING DOORS NOW RATTLE LOUDER THAN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR DID TO BEGIN WITH. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10088239
1,000 miles · Aug 16, 2004
Latches/locks/linkages
VEHICLE POWER SLIDING DOORS AND POWER REAR HATCH OPENING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. POWER SLIDING DOORS MOVING ERRATICALLY(SOMETIMES FAST, SOMETIMES SLOW). POWER SLIDING DOORS PINCH PROTECTION (REVERSAL OF DOOR IF OBJECT IS CAUGHT IN BETWEEN) IS NOT SENSITIVE ENOUGH. DEALER STATES IT IS WORKING NORMAL.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10086994
1,650 miles · Jul 27, 2004
Latches/locks/linkages
POWER SLIDING DOORS ON 2004 NISSAN QUEST SE REQUIRE TOO MUCH FORCE TO REVERSE. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND ALMOST HURT ONE OF OUR CHILDREN THE OTHER DAY.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10082801
4,800 miles · Jun 3, 2004
Latches/locks/linkagesStructureTires
A NEWLY PURCHASED 2004 NISSAN QUEST WITH CURRENT MILEAGE OF AROUND 4,800 MILES WHEN INCIDENT HAPPENED. WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE SUDDENLY BENT AND SMOKE CAME OUT. VAN WAS THEN TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND FOUND THAT THE CROSS MEMBER WAS BROKEN OFF. DEALERSHIP DENIED WARRANTY COVERAGE BECAUSE SERVICE …
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A NEWLY PURCHASED 2004 NISSAN QUEST WITH CURRENT MILEAGE OF AROUND 4,800 MILES WHEN INCIDENT HAPPENED. WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE SUDDENLY BENT AND SMOKE CAME OUT. VAN WAS THEN TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND FOUND THAT THE CROSS MEMBER WAS BROKEN OFF. DEALERSHIP DENIED WARRANTY COVERAGE BECAUSE SERVICE MANAGER THOUGHT THAT SUCH DAMAGE MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY A COLLISION, BECAUSE HE SAW A FEW LIGHT SCRATCHES AND A SMALLER THAN 2CM MARK ON THE RIM. I AM SURE THAT THE VAN WAS NOT HIT BY ANYTHING WHEN THE TIRE WAS BENT. THE SCRATCHES AND LITTLE MARK COULD BE CAUSED BY PULLING OVER TO SHOULDER WITH A BENT TIRE. I POINTED TO THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT THE JOINT OF THE BROKEN CROSS MEMBER WAS FULL OF RUST, A SIGN OF INCOMPLETE SEALED OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, OBVIOUSLY NOT A NEW DAMAGE CAUSED BY AN ACCIDENT. EVEN TRIED CONTACTING MANUFACTURER MANY TIMES, BUT NO SOLUTION WAS MADE BECAUSE MANUFACTURER MAKES DECISION BASED ON DEALERSHIP STATEMENT. ALSO, SQUEAKING NOISE HAS BEEN COMING OUT FROM REAR SLIDING DOORS, DEALERSHIPS STATED THAT THEY REMOVED DOORS BUT NO FINDING AND PROBLEMS STILL EXIST. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10074738
Official recalls
4Oct 17, 2005
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 & remedy
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.
Remedy: 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.
Oct 13, 2005
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 & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THE OPERATOR ATTEMPTS SEAT ADJUSTMENT, A FINGER MAY BE PINCHED IN THE MOVING SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM WHICH COULD CAUSE AN INJURY.
Remedy: 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.
Apr 16, 2004
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 & remedy
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.
Remedy: 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.
Mar 1, 2004
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 & remedy
Consequence: THIS REDUCES THE RISK OF SUCH OCCUPANTS BEING UNJURED BY AN INFLATING AIR BAG IN A COLLISION.
Remedy: 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.
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NHTSA investigations
4PE08004 · Side Air Bag NON-DEPLOYMENT
Opened Jan 25, 2008 · Closed May 30, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:side/window
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE AIR BAGS.ALL VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD FRONTAL AIR BAGS AND SIDE AIR CURTAINS.INSTALLATION OF THE INCORRECT SRS DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT DOES NOT IMPAIR DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAG AND SIDE AIR CURTAIN IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.NO REPORTS OF NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SUBJECT SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE AIR BAGS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR BY NHTSA.THE WARRANTY REPORTS CITED ABOVE REPRESENT VEHICLE INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED UNDER THE SERVICE CAMPAIGN AND SENSOR REPLACEMENT WAS REQUIRED IN 32 OF THESE CASES.THE MANUFACTURER REPORTS A TOTAL OF 151 SENSOR UNITS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR ALL PURPOSES.INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED A LOW INCIDENCE OF SENSOR REPLACEMENT REQUIRED UNDER THE SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO DATE.NO INCIDENTS OF REAL WORLD NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SUBJECT AIR BAGS WERE IDENTIFIED.THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS CLOSED.
EA05012 · Finger Pinch Point
Opened Aug 19, 2005 · Closed Oct 20, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats:mid/rear Assembly
THE SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM CONTAINS EXPOSED MOVING COMPONENTS, LOCATED AT THE REAR EDGE OF THE SECOND ROW SEAT.WHEN THE OPERATOR ATTEMPTS TO ADJUST THE SEAT, A FINGER MAY BE PINCHED IN THE MOVING SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM.NISSAN WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL ON AN EXPANDED SCOPE OF NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES.ON VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM MARCH 26, 2003 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26, 2005, NISSAN WILL RIVET A PLASTIC REINFORCEMENT TO THE BACKSIDE OF THE EXISTING SEAT BACK COVER CARPETING, INSTALL THREE TIE-DOWNS AND INSTALL A FLANGE TO THE INBOARD SIDE SHIELD.ON VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM MARCH 26, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 28, 2004, IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS, NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE INBOARD SECOND ROW SEAT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE WITH THE CURRENT PRODUCTION SEAT LEVER. NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. WILL RECALL 109,437 MY 2004-2005 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM MARCH 26, 2003 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26, 2005.ODI IS AWARE OF A TOTAL OF 11 COMPLAINTS, FIELD REPORTS AND WARRANTY CLAIMS REPORTING 11 FINGER INJURIES.THE RECALL IS IDENTIFIED BY NHTSA NUMBER 05V474.
PE05019 · Finger Pinch Point
Opened Apr 21, 2005 · Closed Aug 19, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats:mid/rear Assembly
ODI HAS RECEIVED FIVE REPORTS ALLEGING THAT THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED USING THE VEHICLE'S SECOND-ROW SEAT RELEASE LEVER TO FOLD THE SECOND ROW SEAT.NISSAN STATES, ...THE CUSTOMER OPERATION OF THE LEVER IN SOME CASES AND SUBSEQUENT ORIENTATION OF THEIR FINGERS IS DIFFERENT THAN EXPECTED.NISSAN ALSO REPORTED ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS FOR A TOTAL OF 11 INJURIES.NISSAN MODIFIED THE LEVER FOR PRODUCTION TWICE.THE LATEST (SECOND MODIFICATION) DESIGN PROVIDES A LARGER SIZED HANDLE THAT CONTAINS A CUP INTO WHICH THE SEAT OCCUPANT CAN PLACE THEIR FINGERS TO OPERATE THE ADJUSTMENT LEVER.NISSAN REPORTS NO INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CUP DESIGN LEVER.BEGINNING JUNE 2004, NISSAN INITIATED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INITIATIVE THAT INCLUDED REPLACING THE ORIGINAL DESIGN HANDLE WITH THE FIRST MODIFICATION HANDLE (THIS IS NOT THE CUP DESIGN HANDLE MENTIONED ABOVE).THE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-012) TO ALLOW FURTHER ANALYSIS OF THE ISSUE.
PE04027 · POWER-SLIDING Door Opening
Opened Mar 15, 2004 · Closed Jun 2, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch; Structure:body:door
IN JANUARY 2004, NISSAN RECEIVED REPORTS OF POWER SLIDING DOORS COMING OPEN WHILE DRIVING.NISSAN DETERMINED THAT AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 40 DEGREE F, AN OUT-OF-SPEC DOOR ACTUATOR COULD BIND AND PREVENT THE DOOR LATCHES FROM FULLY ENGAGING.THIS CAN LEAD TO THE DOOR COMING OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY.NISSAN NOTIFIED NHTSA BY LETTER DATED APRIL 1, 2004, THAT IT IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN (NHTSA NO. 04V186) ON MY 2004 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES WITH POWER-SLIDING DOORS PRODUCED FROM MARCH 26, 2003 TO DECEMBER 17, 2003.NISSAN MODIFIED THE ACUTATOR DOOR MOTOR ON VEHICLES BUILT AFTER DECEMBER 17, 2003 FOR REASONS NOT RELATED TO THE INADVERTENT DOOR OPENING ISSUE.NISSAN REPORTS THAT VEHICLES BUILT AFTER DECEMBER 17, 2003 ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE FAILURE MODE THAT CAUSES INADVERTENT OPENING.ODI'S REVIEW OF THE ODI OWNER REPORTS WITH KNOWN BUILD DATES (7 OF 9 REPORTS, PLUS ONE REPORT RECEIVED PRIOR TO DEC 17 BUT WITH UNKNOWN BUILD DATE) INDICATES THAT COMPLAINT VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED BEFORE THE DOOR ACTUATOR IMPROVEMENT DATE (DEC 17).ALSO, NISSAN REPORTS NO COMPLAINT VEHICLES WITH BUILD DATES AFTER DECEMBER 17.NISSAN'S ACTION ADDRESSES THE CONCERNS OF ODI.THEREFORE, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
IN JANUARY 2004, NISSAN RECEIVED REPORTS OF POWER SLIDING DOORS COMING OPEN WHILE DRIVING.NISSAN DETERMINED THAT AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 40 DEGREE F, AN OUT-OF-SPEC DOOR ACTUATOR COULD BIND AND PREVENT THE DOOR LATCHES FROM FULLY ENGAGING.THIS CAN LEAD TO THE DOOR COMING OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY.NISSAN NOTIFIED NHTSA BY LETTER DATED APRIL 1, 2004, THAT IT IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN (NHTSA NO. 04V186) ON MY 2004 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES WITH POWER-SLIDING DOORS PRODUCED FROM MARCH 26, 2003 TO DECEMBER 17, 2003.NISSAN MODIFIED THE ACUTATOR DOOR MOTOR ON VEHICLES BUILT AFTER DECEMBER 17, 2003 FOR REASONS NOT RELATED TO THE INADVERTENT DOOR OPENING ISSUE.NISSAN REPORTS THAT VEHICLES BUILT AFTER DECEMBER 17, 2003 ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE FAILURE MODE THAT CAUSES INADVERTENT OPENING.ODI'S REVIEW OF THE ODI OWNER REPORTS WITH KNOWN BUILD DATES (7 OF 9 REPORTS, PLUS ONE REPORT RECEIVED PRIOR TO DEC 17 BUT WITH UNKNOWN BUILD DATE) INDICATES THAT COMPLAINT VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED BEFORE THE DOOR ACTUATOR IMPROVEMENT DATE (DEC 17).ALSO, NISSAN REPORTS NO COMPLAINT VEHICLES WITH BUILD DATES AFTER DECEMBER 17.NISSAN'S ACTION ADDRESSES THE CONCERNS OF ODI.THEREFORE, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Structure:body:door
IN JANUARY 2004, NISSAN RECEIVED REPORTS OF POWER SLIDING DOORS COMING OPEN WHILE DRIVING.NISSAN DETERMINED THAT AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 40 DEGREE F, AN OUT-OF-SPEC DOOR ACTUATOR COULD BIND AND PREVENT THE DOOR LATCHES FROM FULLY ENGAGING.THIS CAN LEAD TO THE DOOR COMING OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY.NISSAN NOTIFIED NHTSA BY LETTER DATED APRIL 1, 2004, THAT IT IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN (NHTSA NO. 04V186) ON MY 2004 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES WITH POWER-SLIDING DOORS PRODUCED FROM MARCH 26, 2003 TO DECEMBER 17, 2003.NISSAN MODIFIED THE ACUTATOR DOOR MOTOR ON VEHICLES BUILT AFTER DECEMBER 17, 2003 FOR REASONS NOT RELATED TO THE INADVERTENT DOOR OPENING ISSUE.NISSAN REPORTS THAT VEHICLES BUILT AFTER DECEMBER 17, 2003 ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE FAILURE MODE THAT CAUSES INADVERTENT OPENING.ODI'S REVIEW OF THE ODI OWNER REPORTS WITH KNOWN BUILD DATES (7 OF 9 REPORTS, PLUS ONE REPORT RECEIVED PRIOR TO DEC 17 BUT WITH UNKNOWN BUILD DATE) INDICATES THAT COMPLAINT VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED BEFORE THE DOOR ACTUATOR IMPROVEMENT DATE (DEC 17).ALSO, NISSAN REPORTS NO COMPLAINT VEHICLES WITH BUILD DATES AFTER DECEMBER 17.NISSAN'S ACTION ADDRESSES THE CONCERNS OF ODI.THEREFORE, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
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