Nissan recalls more than 180,000 vehicles because air conditioning fan motor may not be properly sealed

Improperly sealed fan motor may allow water intrusion, inadequate drainage of moisture

07/21/08

On June 24, 2008, Nissan North America, Inc. recalled about 180,664 2005-2006 Nissan QX56 vehicles, 2005-2006 Nissan Armada vehicles, and **2005-2006 Nissan Titan vehicles because they may be equipped with an improperly sealed air conditioning condenser fan motor. This may allow excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture, causing corrosion in the motor and possibly leading to overheating, posing a fire hazard.

To remedy the problem, Nissan dealers will install a “Thermal Protector Kit” and test the fan motor, replacing it if necessary.

Customers may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261. For more information, consumers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236, or visit safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Campaign ID Number 08V284000, June 24, 2008.

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