Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V458000 Reported October 5, 2005

Tow hitch assemblies

Q: What is recall 05V458000?

NHTSA recall 05V458000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on October 5, 2005. It addresses: Tow hitch assemblies. The recall affects approximately 12,500 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Nissan North America, Inc. · N/A · 12,500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V458000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Nissan North America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

12,500

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 5, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a nissan accessory tow hitch, inadequate quality of some welded joints in the hitch assembly may result in separation of the hitch from the vehicle when being used to tow.

Safety Consequence

This could result in the trailer separating from the vehicle and cause a crash without warning.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the tow hitches. on october 17, 2005, owners were sent an interim letter advising them not to use the tow hitch until it can be repaired. another letter was sent out on november 21, 2005, notifying them to bring their vehicles in for repair. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05V458000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05V458000

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

What is recall 05V458000?

NHTSA recall 05V458000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on October 5, 2005. It addresses: Tow hitch assemblies. The recall affects approximately 12,500 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 05V458000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.