In January 2013, Nissan filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Engine, covering the X-Trail. The filing affects 18,455 vehicles manufactured between August 20, 2008 and September 24, 2012.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1130790 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | January 24, 2013 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Nissan |
| Component | Engine |
| Production period | August 20, 2008 — September 24, 2012 |
| Vehicles affected | 18,455 units |
Filing in context
The Engine is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 72 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 52 Nissan notifications from 2013 in this archive. For scale, 1,283 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles; the vehicles involved here were manufactured over a span of about 4 years and 1 month.
Defect
On diesel engines, the maximum engine speed setting is incorrect, resulting in excessive load on the crankshaft No. 3 main journal at peak engine speed. This causes the journal bearing to shift out of position and block the oil passage, leading to abnormal noise at the No. 3 connecting rod bearing due to inadequate lubrication. Continued use may cause engine component damage and render the vehicle inoperable. In the worst case, a vehicle fire may occur.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, reduce the maximum engine speed setting and replace the engine oil with new oil.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 1 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| LDA-DNT31 | X-Trail | DNT31-000009 — DNT31-301009 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
Show the original Japanese filing text
状況
ディーゼルエンジンにおいて、エンジン最高回転数の設定が不適切なため、エンジン最高回転域でのクランクシャフト３番メインジャーナル部への負荷が高くなっており、ジャーナルベアリングが位置ずれを起こし、油路をふさぐと、３番コンロッドベアリング部にて、潤滑不良による異音が発生するおそれがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると、エンジン部品が破損し走行不能となり、最悪の場合、火災にいたるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、エンジン最高回転数を低減するとともに、エンジンオイルを新品と交換する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3002944
Related recalls
Same manufacturer, same component
Other Nissan filings involving the Engine, closest to this one by filing date.
Engine — affects 4,403 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Engine — affects 247,663 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Engine — affects 7,995 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Engine — affects 1,216 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Engine — affects 2,650 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other recalls affecting the same models
Filings whose affected type codes overlap with this one, newest first.
Other — affects 580 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other — affects 1,104,296 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other — affects 26,953 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other equipment — affects 25 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Engine (General) — affects 16,976 vehicles.
Open recall detail →