this is a class action law suit waiting to happen, basically a open and shut case if you ask me. All the lawyer has to do is show all the documented cases that's been posted online.
for nissan to give the run around and blame it on the radiator is just simply ridiculous when it's clearly due to a defective part...and the nerve of them to turn around and charge the customer for the radiator is in itself pretty pathetic.
can the tranny collant defect be prosecutable ?
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Just in case I recently did the bypass. I really don't care if dealers have deep pockets (Doesn't Toyota too?, look at them now) and if Nissan is found to have a defect or quality issue with the radiator they should be liable and recall it for replacement. As far as the issue of contaminating the tranny due to such defect I would think they should compensate the customer but I don't know what the legal issues would be there.
Dont have a dog in this fight, and dont want to bash Nissan, Even though my 08 has been in the shop more then in my garage...BMXPath wrote: Just askin', because you seem pretty angry about a potential problem that is easily prevented.
The problem may be "easily prevented" but one shouldn't have to modify a new $30k plus truck to feel safe...
I agree with you but it isnt like leaky trans coolers are some new, unique problems to Nissan. Like I said before, "For as long as there has been aftermarket transmission coolers, there has always been recommendations to bypass the stock, radiator trans coolers to prevent the transmission from getting trashed by a coolant leak."Dont have a dog in this fight, and dont want to bash Nissan, Even though my 08 has been in the shop more then in my garage...
The problem may be "easily prevented" but one shouldn't have to modify a new $30k plus truck to feel safe...
Doesn't make it right, doesnt make it ok, but it still stands as an easy fix. I just concidered it preventive maintainance and moved on.
I was happy that my '05, after 105,000 miles didnt have the failure.
in all fairness, those outside of the drivetrain warranty should be covered because this is due to a faulty part, not due to wear and tear or user/owner abuse.
so those who fall within the drivetrain warranty should be covered without a doubt....what is really downright deceptive is the fact that they are blaming it on the radiator to avoid responsibility.
this is downright deceptive and shady if you ask me.
the great thing is that all of this is clearly documented online and easy to prove in front of jury. Nissan is not that idiotic to let this out of the bag, especially now since they are running for cover with the fuel sender unit.
so those who fall within the drivetrain warranty should be covered without a doubt....what is really downright deceptive is the fact that they are blaming it on the radiator to avoid responsibility.
this is downright deceptive and shady if you ask me.
the great thing is that all of this is clearly documented online and easy to prove in front of jury. Nissan is not that idiotic to let this out of the bag, especially now since they are running for cover with the fuel sender unit.
You don't have to modify a NEW truck, the new trucks are not affected.08 pathy wrote:Dont have a dog in this fight, and dont want to bash Nissan, Even though my 08 has been in the shop more then in my garage...BMXPath wrote: Just askin', because you seem pretty angry about a potential problem that is easily prevented.
The problem may be "easily prevented" but one shouldn't have to modify a new $30k plus truck to feel safe...
No manufacturer will make a recall unless it is a direct safety concern to its consumers. I will agree that the failed part is a transmission cooler whether it be part of the radiator or not. That is how we need to submit the claim to Nissan saying that the primary failed part is the trans cooler. I do not remember if the transmission coolers are covered in powertrain or not. The part is called a radiator though so its a crap shoot I guess. These cooler failures happen in other manufacturers as well.
then the majority of vehicles should bypass their radiator coolers. They should sell kits at walmart for people who purchase new vehicles. You know just to be on the safe side. Sounds like a terrific idea.
Drive a manual or a bike if you have such an issue with this because its been happening for years in the industry. Nissan just had a supplier issue with radiators on the Frontier, Pathfinder, Xterra and its been rectified by the 08 M.Y. there still may be some 07's that are affected from what I've been told from our dealer tech specialist.
Drive a manual or a bike if you have such an issue with this because its been happening for years in the industry. Nissan just had a supplier issue with radiators on the Frontier, Pathfinder, Xterra and its been rectified by the 08 M.Y. there still may be some 07's that are affected from what I've been told from our dealer tech specialist.
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