2008 Infiniti QX56 recalls

Defect: Nissan is recalling model year 2008 nissan armada and infiniti qx56 vehicles manufactured from february 7, 2007 through february 14, 2007. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "protection in interior impact." an out-of-specification a-pillar finisher might impede the correct inflation of the side curtain air bag near the upper portion of the b-pillar.

Why it matters: Incorrect inflation of the side curtain air bag may increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant in the event of a crash requiring deployment of that air bag.

Dealers will replace both right and left front pillar finishers free of charge. the safety recall began on august 16, 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Owner notification: August 16, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Defect: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56 vehicles. the instrument panel fuel gauge may inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty.

Why it matters: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.

Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on march 22, 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Owner notification: March 22, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Defect: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56, and model year 2008-2009 nissan quest vehicles. the brake pedal pivot pin end was not spin-formed to specification during the manufacturing process of the brake pedal assembly. the pivot pin could slide and cause the brake pedal to partially disengage from the brake pedal bracket.

Why it matters: The driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect to see if the pivot pin had been formed properly and will replace the brake pedal assembly if necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on march 22, 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Owner notification: March 22, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.