NHTSA Campaign 16V181000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Issued by Nissan North America, Inc. · Reported Mar 31, 2016 · 1,554 vehicles affected

What's 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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NISSAN FRONTIER 2016 1,554

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V181000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.