NHTSA recall 16V181000
Electrical system › Starter assembly
Nissan Frontier
Reported Mar 31, 20161,554 vehicles affectedNissan North America, Inc.Built Feb 29, 2016 – Mar 7, 2016
The defect
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 remedy
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.
Electrical system › Starter assemblyElectrical system › Wiring › Front underhood