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Recall 12V-462

Nissan North America, Inc. recalled the 2012 Nissan Frontier and 2 other models: Suspension (front, hub).

At a glance

Campaign number
12V-462
Reported
September 20, 2012
Vehicles affected
2,417 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack.

The risk

If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

The fix

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replaced the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles