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2015-2017 Nissan Maxima, Nissan Murano and others recall: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 2, 2016. It covers about 120,329 vehicles.

vehicles affected
120,329
reported
Sep 2, 2016
owners notified
Dec 12, 2016
related complaints
88

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, 2015-2017 Murano vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, and 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to July 19, 2016. The affected vehicles have Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps that may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal electrical circuit board.
Risk
A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS Actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.

Recall number 16V636000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 88 complaints about brakes problems.

2016 Nissan Maxima2017 Nissan Maxima2015 Nissan Murano2016 Nissan Murano2017 Nissan Murano

Questions about recall 16V636000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2017 Nissan Maxima, Nissan Murano and others antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip?

Yes. Recall 16V636000, reported on September 2, 2016, covers about 120,329 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V636000?

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS Actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.

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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