Nissan is recalling about 762,000 vehicles in North America. The recall centers on a problem with the electrical system that, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), "could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash."The affected vehicles in the U.S. include 2004-2006 models of the Nissan Titan, Armada and Infiniti QX56. The recall also includes 2005-2006 model year Nissan Frontiers, Pathfinders, and Xterras. Beginning in December, owners of these vehicles are advised to have their local Nissan dealer replace a relay in the engine control module (ECM). This will be performed free of charge and should take less than half an hour.
All six affected vehicles make up Nissan/Infiniti's full truck/SUV line. While the recall may seem extensive, this is likely a result of sharing components across similar vehicles. The recalled Titans, Armadas, and QX56s were all built at Nissan's Canton, Mississippi factory, and the Frontiers, Pathfinders, and Xterras came from the Smyrna, Tennessee facility.
The total number of vehicles recalled is listed as 2.14 million worldwide, making it the third largest in Nissan's history. Other reports have indicated the recall also affects international versions of Nissan's Versa and Cube, but neither has been recalled yet on the U.S. market.
According to Nissan there have been no accidents reported from the defect. The recall is described as voluntary. However, once automakers are made aware of a safety problem that fails to comply with federal standards, a recall is required under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.
