Recall 08V284000: Condenser Fan Motor Fire Hazard

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Infiniti/QX56 2005-2006

Nissan/Armada 2005-2006

Nissan/Titan 2005-2006

MANUFACTURER: Nissan North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: June 24, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V284000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE08037

COMPONENT: Equipment: Electrical: Air Conditioner

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 180664

SUMMARY:
Nissan is recalling 180,664 M/Y 2005-2006 Titan, Armada and Infiniti QX56 vehicles manufactured after March 17, 2005, that are equipped with a Visteon air conditioning condenser fan motor. The fan motor may not be properly sealed allowing excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture.

CONSEQUENCE:
This could cause corrosion in the motor leading possibly to overheating and a fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will install a "Thermal Protector Kit" and test the air conditioning condenser fan motor and replace it if necessary. The recall is expected to begin near the end of July 2008. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

NOTES:
Customers may also 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.