Vehicle recall 05V512000 · November 7, 2005
2004-2006 Nissan Maxima
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with the driver preferred package, the wire harness from the driver's seat power lumbar support switch may be routed incorrectly and could…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with the driver preferred package, the wire harness from the driver's seat power lumbar support switch may be routed incorrectly and could be pinched under the driver seat.
- Consequence
- A pinched harness, in combination with driving vibration, may result in a short circuit in the harness that could lead to a fire in the seat.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wire harness and route it correctly. The recall began on January 16, 2006. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
- Notes
- Nissan recall no. PB011.CUSTOMERS 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V512000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 7, 2005
- Filed by
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- PB011
- Owner notification
- January 16, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 102,551
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
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 (2004-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004
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