CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE; TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed trucks. The tow hitch was not installed, compromising the structural integrity of the fuel tank in the event of a rear crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
- Risk
- During a crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the tow hitch and harness kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC855.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A tow hitch was not installed on certain trucks, so the structure protecting the fuel tank may not hold up in a rear-end crash. During a crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank, which could cause a fuel leak. This does not meet federal fuel system integrity requirements.
A fuel leak after a crash increases the risk of fire and injury to occupants. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the repair completed as soon as possible.
The repair is free. Dealers will install the tow hitch and harness kit at no charge. Owners can contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, referencing recall PC855, and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nissan Frontier | 2022 |
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