NHTSA safety recalls
2005 Nissan Maxima Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Nissan Maxima. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
Is your car one of them?
These campaigns cover the 2005 Nissan Maxima as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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05V512000Seats · Front Assembly · Power Adjust
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…
The riskA 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.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundOn 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.
05V512000 at NHTSA05V338000Child Seat · Latch Strap
If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
The riskIf a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers will replace the lower anchorage brackets with modified brackets to ensure that the standard is met. The recall began on august 28, 2006. The infiniti Q45 model vehicles are being campaigned under a separate recall (please see 05V374000). Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
What was foundCertain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." The lower anchorage brackets in the rear seats do not meet the location requirement in this standard. This may cause difficulty in attaching some child seats to these brackets.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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