NHTSA Recall 05V458000: Trailer hitches
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12,500 vehicles. It affects 2005 Nissan Xterra.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V458000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | October 5, 2005 |
| Owner notification | November 21, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a nissan accessory tow hitch, inadequate quality of some welded joints in the hitch assembly may result in separation of the hitch from the vehicle when being used to tow.
Safety risk
This could result in the trailer separating from the vehicle and cause a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tow hitches. On october 17, 2005, owners were sent an interim letter advising them not to use the tow hitch until it can be repaired. Another letter was sent out on november 21, 2005, notifying them to bring their vehicles in for repair. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V458000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nissan Xterra | 2005 |
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.