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SevereNHTSA·20V759000·Announced 2020-12-08

Nissan Recalls 2020 Titan Trucks Due to Engine Wiring Fire Risk

Nissan is recalling 2020 Titan and Titan XD trucks because an exposed wire in the engine harness could cause an electrical short, leading to engine stall or fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine wiring) that explicitly increases the risk of fire and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Titan and Titan XD pickup trucks. The recall involves 7,583 vehicles. The defect is located in the engine wiring harness, which may contain an exposed wire. This exposed wire can come into contact with another wire, causing an electrical short or arcing.

An electrical short or arcing can impair the performance of the engine, transmission, or fuel pump. This impairment increases the risk of an engine stall, which could lead to a crash. Additionally, the electrical short or arcing increases the risk of a fire.

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine harness and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2021. 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 TITAN
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
7,583

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.

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