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Vehicle recall 05V458000 · October 5, 2005

2005 Nissan Xterra

On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a Nissan accessory tow hitch, inadequate quality of some welded joints in the hitch assembly may result in separation of the hitch…

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

Summary
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a Nissan accessory tow hitch, inadequate quality of some welded joints in the hitch assembly may result in separation of the hitch from the vehicle when being used to tow.
Consequence
This could result in the trailer separating from the vehicle and cause a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tow hitches. On October 17, 2005, owners were sent an interim letter advising them not to use the tow hitch until it can be repaired. Another letter was sent out on November 21, 2005, notifying them to bring their vehicles in for repair. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Customers may 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
05V458000
Reported to NHTSA
October 5, 2005
Filed by
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification
November 21, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected
12,500
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Trailer hitches
Recall 05V458000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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