SMOD (Strawberry Milkshake Of Death) Warranty Extension

[ahefner]

Got a letter from Nissan today titled WARRANTY EXTENSION NOTICE.

Apparently Nissan is further admitting the problem with the Radiator and Trans cooler and is covering it up to some degree up to 100,000 miles.

There is also a reimbursement clause if this has happened to you.

Information breaks down to following.

Up to 8 years/80,000 miles, whichever comes first, extended warranty coverage coverages apples with no customer co-pay.

8 years/80,000 miles (whichever comes first) to 9 years/90,000 miles (whichever comes first): Customer co-pay is $2,500.

9/years/90,000 miles (whichever comes first) to 10 years/100,000 miles (whichever comes first): Customer co-pay is $3,000.

Access to complete information and instructions including a reimbursement claim for will be available at www.nissanassist.com in the next few weeks. Reimbursement claim forms may be submitted either online in the next few weeks or by mail after January 7, 2013. The mailing address for your reimbursement claim form submitted pursuant to this warranty extension is:

Nissan Radiator / Transmission Cooler Reimbursement Claims Headquarters
P.O. Box 43132
Providence, RI 02940-3132

For questions concerning reimbursement eligibility, Nissan has estabilished a dedicated toll-free number at 1-877-208-9275.

Full details can be found at http://www.nissanassist.com/web/Radiator/ProgramDetails.php?menu=21

 

[NismoFire]

Wow. That's impressive.

 

[ahefner]

Just trying to spread the news. I know there were several people that got burned pretty hard on this issue.

 

[NismoFire]

Glad Nissan stepped up the warranty. Definitely wasn't expected. Still waiting on a recall for the Gen 1 Titan Front Diff.

 

[Macland]

Thanks for sharing sir.

 

[drbandkgb]

I like it... but yet...

80k at 8 years is pretty weak.. My 09 has 80 and the 3k to pay for it?
I have seen quotes for that with out Nissan doing it...

But over all its better than Nissan acting like this was not a issue...

 

[gorillamel]

Yeah I got that in the mail last month.

Too bad my 2005 has 166,000mi. I swear car companies have no concept of car useage/mileage. Or they do and still want to screw those of us who commute over. Bah!

For those that only drive 10,000mi a year, woohoo lucky peeps!

 

[Creepy Cruiser]

My X only gets about 2k put on it each year. It's going to last me forever, lol.

 

[luv2mud]

Mine only gets about 27k a year.

 

[Macland]

I got mine in the mail today too.

 

[TKDx00]

So just outta curiousity...If you've already purchased an external Tranny cooler and this problem is corrected because the can no longer mix, will Nissan reimburse the cost of the cooler? I've got a Gen1 so I'm just being nosey...lol

 

[Macland]

So just outta curiousity...If you've already purchased an external Tranny cooler and this problem is corrected because the can no longer mix, will Nissan reimburse the cost of the cooler? I've got a Gen1 so I'm just being nosey...lol

That would be a major long shot I'm sure. I am surprised they even extended the warranty.

 

[TKDx00]

See here's where I'm confused. By extending the warrenty aren't they saying yes we know there is a problem. And IF it goes bad during this warrenty we will correct it. However, when the warrenty expires, you're own your own.

Seems like it would be cheaper in the long run and customer friendly to send/install a tranny cooler.

I understand about the number crunchers and the probability factor... but still.

 

[Damon831]

I bought an 05 X off road with this smod problem. The dealer replaced the radiator and flushed the trans. I still have a vibration between 30-40 mph. I went and bought an extended warrenty thru an aftermarket company. Will they fix this if my trans goes out?

 

[drbandkgb]

you will need to know if they cover drive train,,,

Once this issue happens it generally fails pretty quick..

How many miles are on it?

 

[Damon831]

I have 99,000. It does cover drive train. Since this work has been done the vibration has kinda been better. Just worried. Really like this truck and have some mods I would like to do.

 

[Macland]

It's a risk man. At least you know to look for it though.

 

[xterror04]

So is this still an issue in 2011 models?

 

[TN4x4Xterra]

No, I heard it was fixed for '10 and up.

 

[drbandkgb]

From what I heard Nissan changed tranny fluid in 2010 and it was supposed to fix this

 

[xterror04]

Ok thanks dudes, having troubles finding a clear answer else where

 

[metzican]

I also heard the part number for the radiator changed. I don't know if it is any different.

 

[Mr Bills]

The part number for the "suspect" radiator is 21410-EA205.

The part number I was given for the "non-suspect" radiator is 21410-ZL31A.

Someone in the know will need to verify this as the only thing I did was verify that I had the SMOD inducing version before I performed the radiator ATF cooler bypass.

My plan is to add a cooling fan behind the factory auxiliary ATF cooler controlled by a thermostatic switch, and when it is time to replace the factory radiator upgrade the unit to a Koyo 2-row radiator, part number A2807.