Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V307000 Reported August 22, 2003

Nissan/alloy wheel cracks

Nissan North America, Inc. · N/A · 31,700 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V307000
Manufacturer Campaign
RU301
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
31,700
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 22, 2003

Defect Summary

2000 nissan xterra vehicles manufactured between october 15, 1999, and february 29, 2000. the alloy wheels used on these vehicles may not have been properly manufactured and could develop cracks in the wheel spokes.

Safety Consequence

If a sufficient number of spoke cracks develop, the wheel could fail and separate from the mounting hub, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Nissan will notify its customers and replace the four alloy wheels with xterra se model bright alloy wheels free of charge. the spare tire steel wheel is not affected. owner notification began on september 15, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. information can also be obtained through nissan's web site at www.nissanusa.com.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03V307000 or campaign RU301.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03V307000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V307000?

NHTSA recall 03V307000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on August 22, 2003. It addresses: Nissan/alloy wheel cracks. The recall affects approximately 31,700 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V307000 or the manufacturer campaign number RU301. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.