Nissan tow hitch was not installed, compromising the structural integrity of the fuel tank in the event of a rear crash.
The short version
Nissan North America, Inc. reported a problem with the fuel system, gasoline storage. Here is what owners need to know.
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."
During a crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
Take it to a dealer — they will install the tow hitch and harness kit, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-917.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 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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