The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V181000·Announced 2016-03-31

Nissan Recalls 2016 Frontier Vehicles Due to Starter Wire Harness Fire Risk

Nissan is recalling 2016 Frontier V6 vehicles because an incorrectly positioned starter wire harness may cause an electrical short and fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2016 Nissan Frontier V6 vehicles manufactured between February 29, 2016, and March 7, 2016. The recall addresses a defect in the starter motor wire harness, which may have been installed in an incorrect position.

This incorrect installation allows the starter harness terminal to contact the heat shield, resulting in an electrical short. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific incidents of fire or injury associated with this defect.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN FRONTIER
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1,554

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)

  • FRONTIER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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