2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder recall: switch

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 31, 2016. It covers about 79,853 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 79,853
reported: May 31, 2016
owners notified: Jul 25, 2016
related complaints: 21

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

What is wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to June 13, 2013. The brake light switch may have been installed incorrectly causing the relay to make intermittent contact and repeatedly cycle. This may result in the relay remaining in the "ON" position, causing the brake lights to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied. Additionally, the brake light switch may interfere with the brake-shift interlock, allowing the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "Park" position, without depressing the brake pedal.
Risk: If the brake override is activated, the driver will not be accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. If the brake lights remain illuminated, other drivers may fail to stop when the vehicle actually brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. If the driver inadvertently shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and, as necessary, replace the relay, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261.

Recall number 16V380000

Affected vehicles

Nissan Pathfinder 2013-2014 2013 2014

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 21 complaints about lights problems.

2013 Nissan Pathfinder 2014 Nissan Pathfinder

Questions about recall 16V380000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder switch?

Yes. Recall 16V380000, reported on May 31, 2016, covers about 79,853 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V380000?

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and, as necessary, replace the relay, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 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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