Vehicle recall 04V581000 · December 15, 2004
2004 Nissan Xterra
On certain sport utility vehicles, the accessory tow hitch attachment bolts may not have been tightened to the proper specification.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the accessory tow hitch attachment bolts may not have been tightened to the proper specification.
- Consequence
- This could cause the tow hitch to loosen or separate from the vehicle which could result in a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the tow hitch. The recall began on January 3, 2005. Owners should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
- Notes
- Nissan recall no. PB124.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
- 04V581000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 15, 2004
- Filed by
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- PB124
- Owner notification
- January 3, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 131
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nissan Xterra (2004): 2004
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