Component Description
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Nissan North America, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20160229
End Date Of Manufacturing
20160307
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
1554
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20160413
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Nissan North America, Inc.
Report Received Date
20160331
Record Creation Date
20160331
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Frontier V6 vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to March 7, 2016. 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.
Consequence Summary
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Summary
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the starter wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Recall 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.