Recall 11V538000: Power Window Switch Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Nissan/370Z 2011

MANUFACTURER: Nissan North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: November 03, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V538000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1,788

SUMMARY:
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 Nissan 370Z vehicles manufactured from July 2, 2011, through August 29, 2011. Due to a programming error, the power window switch controller in the subject vehicles was manufactured out of specification.

CONSEQUENCE:
The threshold for auto reverse activation is higher than the Nissan specification. Should a body part become trapped by a closing window, a pinch injury may result.

REMEDY:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power window switches with new ones free of charge. The safety recall began on December 5, 2011. Owners may contact Nissan at 1800-647-7261.

NOTES:
owners 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.