Vehicle recall 08V284000 · June 27, 2008
Nissan Armada, Infiniti QX56 and 1 more model
The fan motor may not be properly sealed allowing excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Nissan is recalling 180,664 my 2005-2006 titan, armada and infinity QX56 vehicles manufactured after March 17, 2005, that are equipped with a visteon air conditioning condenser fan motor. The fan motor may not be properly sealed allowing excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture.
- Consequence
- This could cause corrosion in the motor leading possibly to overheating and a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a 'thermal protector kit' and test the air conditioning condenser fan motor and replace it if necessary. The recall began on August 2, 2008. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
- Notes
- 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
- 08V284000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 27, 2008
- Filed by
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- August 2, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 180,664
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Infiniti QX56 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Nissan Armada (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Nissan Titan (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
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