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HighNHTSA·16V380000·Announced 2016-05-31

Nissan Recalls 2013-2014 Pathfinder Vehicles for Brake Light Switch Defect

Nissan is recalling 2013-2014 Pathfinder vehicles because an incorrectly installed brake light switch may cause brake lights to stay on or allow shifting out of Park without braking.

What this means for you

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 (vehicle) where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Pathfinder vehicles manufactured between June 20, 2012, and June 13, 2013. The recall involves approximately 79,853 vehicles.

The brake light switch may have been installed incorrectly, causing the relay to make intermittent contact and repeatedly cycle. This can result in the relay remaining in the "ON" position, causing the brake lights to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied. Additionally, the switch may interfere with the brake-shift interlock, allowing the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal. If the brake override is activated, the driver will not be able to accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. If the brake lights remain illuminated, other drivers may fail to stop when the vehicle actually brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. If the driver inadvertently shifts the vehicle out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of injury.

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and, as necessary, replace the relay, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 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 PATHFINDER
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
79,853

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)

  • PATHFINDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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