Ok looking at buying a used 2006 Armada SE 41k. Looking for info. on what I need to look out for, Recalls that should have been done ( found 1 for the air conditioner

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 08V284000

Mfg's Report Date: JUN 24, 2008

Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 180664

Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING 180,664 MY 2005-2006 TITAN, ARMADA AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED AFTER MARCH 17, 2005, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A VISTEON AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FAN MOTOR. THE FAN MOTOR MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED ALLOWING EXCESSIVE WATER INTRUSION AND INADEQUATE DRAINAGE OF MOISTURE.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE CORROSION IN THE MOTOR LEADING POSSIBLY TO OVERHEATING AND A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A 'THERMAL PROTECTOR KIT' AND TEST THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FAN MOTOR AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NEAR THE END OF JULY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261

....defects or issue to make sure that they have been addresses.

It comes up clean on a carfax...I know that is not always 100% Taking it to my own body man later today...


Everything seems clean and well cared for...


any info. and things to look for before purchase would be great..


theDogger

Hey theDogger!

Sign up for this site below, it is free just like here, but it provides lots of technical info available for downloading. http://x.nissanhelp.com/forums/

Go here for a list of all recalls on the 06 (Only 2)
http://x.nissanhelp.com/forums/Knowledgebase/links/306

However, here is a list of all Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 06 also. TSBs are not recalls, but thing to look out for that will be taken care of if your vehicle is under warranty, but if not under warranty you will have to pay for.
http://x.nissanhelp.com/forums/Knowledgebase/links/200