Nissan Recalls 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra for Front Wheel Hub Defect
Nissan is recalling 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra vehicles because front wheel hubs may not meet hardness specifications, potentially leading to cracking and vehicle crashes.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (front wheel hubs) that may break and result in a vehicle crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured between June 19, 2012, and July 12, 2012. The recall addresses a defect where the front wheel hubs may not meet design hardness specifications.
Wheel hubs manufactured below the required hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack. If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- NISSAN FRONTIER, XTERRA, PATHFINDER
- Brand
- NISSAN
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Suspension / Steering
- Affected units
- 2,417
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 (3)
- FRONTIER
- XTERRA
- PATHFINDER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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