Recall PB076/PB080 - A/C Condenser Fan Fire Potential: Overview
Reference: ITB08-034CDate: December 10, 2008
VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN
2004-2006 INFINITI QX56
AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER FAN
This bulletin has been amended. The "Fan Type" identification on "Procedure A Identify Fan Type" changed. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
CAMPAIGN ID #: PB080 - for Applied Vehicles built before March 17, 2005
PB076 - for Applied Vehicles built on or after March 17, 2005
NHTSA #: 08V-284
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2004 - 2006 QX56 (JA60)
Refer to Infiniti Net to confirm campaign eligibility and the correct campaign ID #.
INTRODUCTION
Infiniti is conducting a Voluntary Recall Campaign on certain Model Year 2004, 2005 and 2006 Infiniti QX56 vehicles:
^ All vehicles manufactured from March 17, 2005 to August 21, 2006 are subject to this campaign.
^ Model Year 2004 vehicles and Model Year 2005 vehicles manufactured before March 17, 2005 are included only if the air conditioning condenser fan was replaced after the vehicle was originally purchased using one of the affected replacement parts.
The air conditioning condenser fan motor in the subject vehicles was manufactured out of specification allowing for excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture. If enough moisture accumulates in the motor corrosion may occur leading to increased temperature in the motor. Because of the motor's unique structure this increased temperature could melt its wiring insulation and other plastic components and ultimately result in a fire. To correct the issue, Infiniti will inspect, and as needed, install a thermal protector kit on the air conditioning condenser fan at no charge for parts of labor.
Also to ensure continued customer satisfaction with the air conditioning system in these vehicles the condenser fan motor will be tested for excessive friction. If necessary the motor will be replaced with a new one at no charge for parts of labor. (If a new motor is installed the protector kit is not needed.)
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Infiniti has assigned identification numbers PB076 and PB080 to this campaign. PB076 or PB080 must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.
^ PB080 is for 2004 and 2005 vehicles built before March 17, 2005.
^ PB076 is for 2005 and 2006 vehicles built on or after March 17, 2005.
^ Refer to Infiniti Net to confirm campaign eligibility and correct campaign ID #.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
It is the dealers responsibility to check Infiniti Net for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary safety recall which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and vehicles in a dealer's inventory.
Federal law requires that new vehicles in dealer inventory which are the subject of a safety recall must be corrected prior to sale. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While federal law applies only to new vehicles Infiniti strongly encourages dealers to correct any used vehicles in their inventory before they are retailed.