Vehicle recall 04V326000 · July 7, 2004
2004 Nissan Maxima
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with skyview roofs, the glass for the roof may not have been quenched properly after the forming process, resulting in temper imbalance.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with skyview roofs, the glass for the roof may not have been quenched properly after the forming process, resulting in temper imbalance.
- Consequence
- This could create excessive internal stress in the glass and eventually cause the glass to shatter, creating a risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the glass in the skyview roof. The recall began on September 7, 2004. Owners should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
- Notes
- Nissan recall no. PU401. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V326000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 7, 2004
- Filed by
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- PU401
- Owner notification
- September 7, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 32,100
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nissan Maxima (2004): 2004
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