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2012 NISSAN Frontier ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Moderate

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Safety Recalls

Moderate #14V052000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2014 Frontier vehicles manufactured from November 28, 2012, through December 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly causing the main wire harness connected to the circuit breaker to face outward, potentially contacting a metal bolt located on the A-pillar.
Risk if Unfixed
The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire.
Free Fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the circuit breaker orientation. If the circuit breaker orientation is incorrect, dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2012 NISSAN Frontier safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS recall for the 2012 NISSAN Frontier? (Campaign #14V052000)

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2014 Frontier vehicles manufactured from November 28, 2012, through December 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly causing the main wire harness connected to the circuit breaker to face outward, potentially contacting a metal bolt located on the A-pillar. The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the circuit breaker orientation. If the circuit breaker orientation is incorrect, dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.