And then are those who have an out of warranty secondhand unit or service their own (WHY beats Me) and Nissan have no idea where it is but to their credit they will print it in the papers
-- Edited by Wombat 280 on Thursday 18th of April 2013 08:16:33 PM
signwilson said
08:21 PM Apr 18, 2013
I am surprised it has taken this long a friend of mine has a stack of them in his yard for repairs and has been rebuilding them since they came out.
-- Edited by signwilson on Friday 19th of April 2013 05:35:30 PM
spida said
12:05 AM Apr 19, 2013
Received a letter today and getting the job checked in Alice next week. They have done a few and have the new towbars in stock. Better to be safe I decided
DEFECT: The attachment points on the Nissan Australia genuine accessory towbars _ (part no. G9162-ECOOOAU and G9162-EC100AU) can create excessive stress upon the chassis frame rails over time. As a result, cracks can occur at the ends of the chassis rails. ~ HAZARD: In extreme cases, sections of the chassis rails around the towbar attachment _ points may bend when heavy load is applied. _ _ Irrespective of whether your vehicle is fitted with one of the above towbars ~ or not, you are advised to contact your Nissan Dealer to arrange for an inspection and where required, rectification of your vehicle. The rectification includes the replacement of the genuine towbar to a revised _ design, and where required, the repair of the chassis rails. The inspection and any necessary work will be performed free of charge where a genuine _ Nissan towbar is being replaced. ~ CONTACT DETAILS: - : If you have any further enquires, please contact your Nissan Dealer or the ~ Nissan Customer Service Centre on 1800 035 035. _
Wombat 280 said
02:48 AM Apr 19, 2013
This may also apply to the Pathfinder as they are the say chassis layout Will check it out with my dealer as I am about to hit the road so to speak, no pun intended
spida said
03:07 AM Apr 19, 2013
I figured there are many on the road who may not get their mail often - I am lucky my sis-in-law opens mine, scans and emails important stuff :)
And then are those who have an out of warranty secondhand unit or service their own (WHY beats Me) and Nissan have no idea where it is but to their credit they will print it in the papers
-- Edited by Wombat 280 on Thursday 18th of April 2013 08:16:33 PM
I am surprised it has taken this long a friend of mine has a stack of them in his yard for repairs and has been rebuilding them since they came out.
-- Edited by signwilson on Friday 19th of April 2013 05:35:30 PM
Received a letter today and getting the job checked in Alice next week. They have done a few and have the new towbars in stock. Better to be safe I decided
DEFECT:
The attachment points on the Nissan Australia genuine accessory towbars _
(part no. G9162-ECOOOAU and G9162-EC100AU) can create excessive stress
upon the chassis frame rails over time. As a result, cracks can occur at
the ends of the chassis rails. ~
HAZARD:
In extreme cases, sections of the chassis rails around the towbar attachment _
points may bend when heavy load is applied. _
_ Irrespective of whether your vehicle is fitted with one of the above towbars ~
or not, you are advised to contact your Nissan Dealer to arrange for an
inspection and where required, rectification of your vehicle. The
rectification includes the replacement of the genuine towbar to a revised _
design, and where required, the repair of the chassis rails. The inspection
and any necessary work will be performed free of charge where a genuine _
Nissan towbar is being replaced.
~ CONTACT DETAILS: -
: If you have any further enquires, please contact your Nissan Dealer or the ~
Nissan Customer Service Centre on 1800 035 035.
_