NHTSA Recall 03V307000: Wheels
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 31,700 vehicles. It affects 2000 Nissan Xterra.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V307000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RU301 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Report received | August 22, 2003 |
| Owner notification | September 15, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
2000 nissan xterra vehicles manufactured between october 15, 1999, and february 29, 2000. The alloy wheels used on these vehicles may not have been properly manufactured and could develop cracks in the wheel spokes.
Safety risk
If a sufficient number of spoke cracks develop, the wheel could fail and separate from the mounting hub, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Nissan will notify its customers and replace the four alloy wheels with xterra se model bright alloy wheels free of charge. The spare tire steel wheel is not affected. Owner notification began on september 15, 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 nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Information can also be obtained through nissan's web site at www.nissanusa.com.
Notes
Also, customers can 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 03V307000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nissan Xterra | 2000 |
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.