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NHTSARecalled Mar 31, 2016 · #16V181000

Starter Motor Wire Harness may Short

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Frontier V6 vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to March 7, 2016. The starter motor wire harness may have been installed in an incorrect position, allowing the starter harness terminal to contact the heat shield and result in an electrical short. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
  • Starter Motor Wire Harness may Short
  • 2016 Frontier V6
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Nissan will notify owners, and 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.

View the official CPSC notice