CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Frontier V6 vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to March 7, 2016. The starter motor wire harness may have been installed in an incorrect position, allowing the starter harness terminal to contact the heat shield and result in an electrical short.
- Risk
- An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the starter wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The starter motor wire harness on certain vehicles built in a narrow production window may have been installed in the wrong position. In that case, the harness terminal can contact the heat shield and cause an electrical short.
An electrical short raises the risk of a vehicle fire. Owners should not ignore this recall, especially if the vehicle was built during the affected period.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. The dealer will inspect the starter wire harness and reposition it if needed. You can also check your VIN for open recalls and contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 for more information.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nissan Frontier | 2016 |
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