2016 Nissan Frontier recall: front underhood
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 31, 2016. It covers about 1,554 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,554
- reported
- Mar 31, 2016
- owners notified
- Apr 13, 2016
- related complaints
- 2
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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 number 16V181000
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Frontier 2016 2016
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 16V181000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Nissan Frontier front underhood?
Yes. Recall 16V181000, reported on March 31, 2016, covers about 1,554 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V181000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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