NHTSA Recall 03V098000: Wheels
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,600 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Infiniti Q45.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V098000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R3006 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Report received | March 19, 2003 |
| Owner notification | April 28, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17 inch alloy wheels, the wheels may have a casting defect from which cracks could propagate as the vehicle is being driven.
Safety risk
If a sufficient number of cracks develop, the wheel could fail and separate from the mounting hub, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace these wheels. Owner notification began april 28, 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.
Notes
Infiniti recall no. R3006.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V098000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.