The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V917000·Announced 2021-11-22

2022 Nissan Frontier Missing Tow Hitch Affects Fuel Tank Integrity

2022 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed trucks lack an installed tow hitch, compromising fuel tank structural integrity. In a rear crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank, risking fire or injury.

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: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect (missing tow hitch affecting fuel tank integrity and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 301 compliance). Structural vehicle defects qualify as Severe under the rubric, regardless of reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America is recalling certain 2022 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed trucks because the tow hitch was not installed during manufacturing. This missing component compromises the structural integrity of the fuel tank.

In a rear-end crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank without the hitch's structural support, potentially causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of fire or injury. These vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 301 on fuel system integrity.

Nissan dealers will install the tow hitch and harness kit free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners should contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN FRONTIER
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Structural defect / Fuel system
Hazard
Affected units
22

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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