2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder recall: switch

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 20, 2021. It covers about 264,431 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 264,431
reported: Jan 20, 2021
owners notified: Mar 1, 2021
related complaints: 29

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

What is wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. The location of the brake light switch may cause the brake light switch relay to repeatedly open and close. Overtime, this can cause the relay to stick in the "ON" position, with the brake lights remaining illuminated even when the brakes are not applied. Additionally, this 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: Continual illumination of the brake lights can prevent other drivers from realizing the vehicle is actually slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash. With the brake override activated, the driver will not be able to accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. The driver can shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, either re-install the brake light switch or swap positions with the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) switch; depending on the model year vehicle. In addition, the brake light relay will be replaced with a new one. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's number for this recall PC786. Note: this recall supersedes 16V‑380.

Recall number 21V020000

Affected vehicles

Nissan Pathfinder 2013-2015 2013 2014 2015

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 29 complaints about lights problems.

2013 Nissan Pathfinder 2014 Nissan Pathfinder 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

Questions about recall 21V020000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder switch?

Yes. Recall 21V020000, reported on January 20, 2021, covers about 264,431 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V020000?

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, either re-install the brake light switch or swap positions with the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) switch; depending on the model year vehicle. In addition, the brake light relay will be replaced with a new one. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's number for this recall PC786. Note: this recall supersedes 16V‑380.

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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