Safety Recall NHTSA · 08E014000 Reported February 1, 2008

Aftermarket hitch style bike racks

Nissan North America, Inc. · N/A · 480 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08E014000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
480
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
February 1, 2008

Defect Summary

Nissan is recalling 480 aftermarket hitch style bike racks, part no. 999r5-ar000. these bike racks can be installed on my 2002-2008 nissan quest, murano, frontier, xterra, pathfinder, titan, armada, and my 2004-2008 infiniti fx35, fx45, qx56, and qx4 sport utility vehicles. a pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly.

Safety Consequence

When moving the bike arm bracket to its down position, this pinch bolt has the potential of causing severe laceration or amputation to the user's fingertips or hand.

Corrective Action

Nissan will notify owners and provide a free retrofit kit. the recall began on february 19, 2008. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

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 08E014000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08E014000

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

What is recall 08E014000?

NHTSA recall 08E014000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on February 1, 2008. It addresses: Aftermarket hitch style bike racks. The recall affects approximately 480 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 08E014000 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.