The Recall Desk
ModerateNHTSA·12V102000·Announced 2012-03-14

Nissan Titan Recall: Incorrect Tire Placard Seating Capacity Information

Nissan is recalling certain 2012 Titan vehicles with the Sports Appearance Package because the tire placard displays incorrect seating capacity information, which may lead to vehicle overloading.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a labeling error that may lead to vehicle overloading and increased crash likelihood, but no injuries or crashes are reported, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Nissan Titan vehicles manufactured between June 10, 2011, and July 22, 2011. These specific vehicles are equipped with the Sports Appearance Package. The recall is due to incorrect seating capacity information displayed on the tire placard, which fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

The incorrect capacity label may lead to vehicle overloading. Vehicle overloading may increase the likelihood of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Nissan will supply owners with a new label and instructions on how to install it, or owners may take their vehicle to a Nissan dealer to have the new label installed free of charge. The safety recall began on May 28, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-615-725-1000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN TITAN
Brand
NISSAN
Affected units
918

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TITAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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