Nissan 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.
The short version
Nissan North America, Inc. reported a problem with the wiring front underhood. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the starter wire harness, as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-181.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Nissan Frontier |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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