Vehicle recall 03V164000 · May 5, 2003

Infiniti FX35 and FX45

On certain sport utility vehicles, the bolts which attach the propeller shaft(s) to the transaxle and differential(s) may not have been adequately tightened.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles, the bolts which attach the propeller shaft(s) to the transaxle and differential(s) may not have been adequately tightened.
Consequence: If the bolts come loose, the propeller shaft may come off the vehicle which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the propeller shaft bolts and tighten the bolts to the proper specification. Owner notification began may 27, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Notes: Nissan recall no. ITB03-032.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 03V164000
Reported to NHTSA: May 5, 2003
Filed by: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer campaign: ITB03-032
Owner notification: May 27, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected: 164
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Automatic transmission

Recall 03V164000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Infiniti FX35 (2003): 2003
Infiniti FX45 (2003): 2003

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