CarRecallWatch
Home / Latest recalls / 18V601

Nissan Murano Recall 18V601: Brake fluid leak can cause electrical short and fire

NHTSA campaign 18V601, reported September 7, 2018, 215,124 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Brake fluid can leak from the ABS actuator pump onto an internal circuit board. Over time this can cause an electrical short, which increases the risk of a fire.

If the ABS warning light stays on for more than 10 seconds after you start the engine, this may mean brake fluid has already reached the circuit board. Do not drive the vehicle. Park it outdoors, away from other vehicles and structures, and contact Nissan right away.

The remedy is free at an authorized dealer: the ABS actuator's serial number will be inspected and the actuator replaced if necessary. Nissan will notify affected owners, and you can call Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V601Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Risk
A brake fluid leak on 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 serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. 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.

Affected vehicles

Infiniti QX602017
Nissan Maxima20162017
Nissan Murano201520162017
Nissan Pathfinder20172018