Recall 16V-181
Nissan North America, Inc. recalled the 2016 Nissan Frontier: Electrical system (wiring, front underhood); Electrical system (starter assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-181
- Reported
- March 31, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 1,554 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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-[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
- Nissan Frontier 2016