AC Fan Recall and Brake question....

[Rugrat]

So I bring my 2005 LE into the dealership for the AC fan recall and I go and pick it up and it says on the work order - "Titan Cond. Fan Recall - Inspection only - All good". I was assuming they were install a few new parts - am I incorrect?

Secondly, they said I have 15-20% on my brakes (truck has 48K) on them so thats probably right. They want $340 for the front brakes and $305 for the rears....sound reasonable?

Thanks

[n0tty4titan]

Mine goes in moday for this recall. Im under the inpression there is parts being replaced, but maybe not. as for your brake question, sounds pretty reasonable. Im a service advisor at a jeep dealership. our pad/rotor kits are $220+ 1.2-1.5hrs labor which comes out to $330-370.

[Learjet]

depends what type of motor you have, if it is not the type fan motor in the recall then there is nothing to do, but note it was inspected.

[loufish]

depends what type of motor you have, if it is not the type fan motor in the recall then there is nothing to do, but note it was inspected.

I don't think so...If the fan is making noise from vibration, there is a "kit" to add to the fan mounts...
We are talking about the external fan in front of the radiator, correct?

[brooke1lyn]

The condenser fan recall is for titan which had the fan plug wired in reverse order. The dealership will inspect the fan and if it is spinning in the wrong direction they will replace it with a complete new unit. Be aware the new fan is loud. Sounds like a house air conditioning unit running but it keeps temps down in traffic.

[FuzzyLogic]

Originally Posted by brooke1lyn

The condenser fan recall is for titan which had the fan plug wired in reverse order. The dealership will inspect the fan and if it is spinning in the wrong direction they will replace it with a complete new unit. Be aware the new fan is loud. Sounds like a house air conditioning unit running but it keeps temps down in traffic.

I never received a letter from Nissan. But, I just had mine in for an oil change and they asked me to schedule a visit to address the recall. The tech told me the issue is a wiring harness associated with the electric fan. Apparently, some are frying...

They said it is classified as a "safety recall." But it's probably not a big deal.

[Sftail1990]

Originally Posted by brooke1lyn

The condenser fan recall is for titan which had the fan plug wired in reverse order. The dealership will inspect the fan and if it is spinning in the wrong direction they will replace it with a complete new unit. Be aware the new fan is loud. Sounds like a house air conditioning unit running but it keeps temps down in traffic.

That is totally incorrect on the reason for the recall, here is the bulletin NTB08-068b. I tried to post it here but it is too large a file for the upload. The reason is the entrance for the wires is allowing water to invade the motor causing corrosion and potential fire. There is a test in the procedure to check the fan speed but that is not a spin backwards issue, read the bulletin first then you will know what it is all about rather than the hearsay of others. This is a copy of the reason from the bulletin, and nothing about a reverse wire:

INTRODUCTION
Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Recall Campaign on certain Model Year 2004, 2005, and
2006 Nissan Titan and Armada vehicles:
• All vehicles manufactured from March 17, 2005 to August 21, 2006 are subject to
this campaign.
• Model Year 2004 vehicles and Model Year 2005 vehicles manufactured before
March 17, 2005 are included only if the air conditioning condenser fan was replaced
after the vehicle was originally purchased using one of the affected replacement
parts.
The air conditioning condenser fan motor in the subject vehicles was manufactured out of
specification allowing for excessive water intrusion and inadequate drainage of moisture. If
enough moisture accumulates in the motor, corrosion may occur, leading to increased
temperature in the motor. Because of the motor’s unique structure, this increased
temperature could melt its wiring insulation and other plastic components and ultimately
result in a fire. To correct the issue, Nissan will inspect, and as needed, install a
thermal protector kit on the air conditioning condenser fan at no charge for parts or
labor.
Also, to ensure continued customer satisfaction with the air conditioning system in these
vehicles, the condenser fan motor will be tested for excessive friction. If necessary, the
motor will be replaced with a new one at no charge for parts or labor. (If a new motor is
installed, the protector kit is not needed.)

[Sftail1990]

Originally Posted by loufish

I don't think so...If the fan is making noise from vibration, there is a "kit" to add to the fan mounts...
We are talking about the external fan in front of the radiator, correct?

That is not part of the recall, it is a different TSB not a recall NTB05-096a

2004 – 2006 TITAN AND ARMADA; RATTLE FROM
CONDENSER FAN MOUNT
This bulletin has been amended to include MY 2006.
Please discard all copies of the earlier version.
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2004 – 2006 Titan (A60)
2004 – 2006 Armada (TA60)
IF YOU CONFIRM
ACTION:
Figure 1
2. Reinstall the fan using the new attachment bolt listed in the Parts Information.
• When reinstalling the fan, make sure it’s adjusted to the full down position.
• Make sure the fan assembly does not have looseness or play at the lower mounting
tabs.
3. Test drive the vehicle and make sure the rattle is gone.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
Lower
Mounting
Tabs
Adjustment slot
/ Attachment
Bolt Location.
Adjust to Full
Down Position
IF YOU CONFIRM
• The customer reports there is a rattle
noise coming from the engine
compartment,
AND
• The fan assembly has looseness or play
at the lower mounting tabs.
ACTIONS
1. Remove the condenser fan and apply felt
cloth tape to the lower mounting tabs
(see Figure 1, also Figure 2 on the next
page).
• Refer to section CO in the Electronic
Service Manual (ESM) for condenser
fan (Engine Cooling Fan) removal

[n0tty4titan]

just got mine back from the shop today. all they did was an inspection of the ac fan. mine checked out ok.

[loufish]

That is not part of the recall, it is a different TSB not a recall NTB05-096a

That's right, I was talking about a TSB and the OP was talking about a recall....My bad...