CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, 2015-2017 Murano vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, and 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to July 19, 2016. The affected vehicles have Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps that may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal electrical circuit board.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS Actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
- 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
Certain Nissan vehicles with Intelligent Cruise Control may have an anti-lock brake (ABS) actuator pump that allows brake fluid to leak onto an internal electrical circuit board. This leak can cause an electrical short inside the ABS actuator.
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. If the ABS warning lamp stays on for more than 10 seconds after you start the engine, this may mean brake fluid has already reached the circuit board. In that case, park the vehicle outdoors, away from other vehicles or structures, and do not drive it. Contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 for next steps.
The repair is free. Authorized Nissan dealers will inspect the ABS actuator and replace it if needed. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nissan Maxima | 20162017 |
|---|---|
| Nissan Murano | 201520162017 |
| Nissan Murano Hybrid | 20152016 |