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2013 NISSAN Pathfinder EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING Safety Recalls

Critical #21V020000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The brake light switch in your Pathfinder is a small switch that helps control your brake lights. In some 2013-2015 models, this switch can get stuck, causing your brake lights to stay on even when you're not pressing the brake pedal.
Risk if Unfixed
If your brake lights are on all the time, other drivers might think you're slowing down when you're not. This could lead to a crash. Additionally, if the switch malfunctions, you might not be able to shift your car out of park without pressing the brake pedal, and you could accidentally roll away.
Free Fix
Nissan will fix your Pathfinder for free. They'll either re-install the brake light switch or swap it with a different switch, and replace the brake light relay. Just schedule an appointment with your Nissan dealer when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. The location of the brake light switch may cause the brake light switch relay to repeatedly open and close. Overtime, this can cause the relay to stick in the "ON" position, with the brake lights remaining illuminated even when the brakes are not applied. Additionally, this may interfere with the brake-shift interlock, allowing the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "Park" position, without depressing the brake pedal.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Continual illumination of the brake lights can prevent other drivers from realizing the vehicle is actually slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash. With the brake override activated, the driver will not be able to accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. The driver can shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, either re-install the brake light switch or swap positions with the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) switch; depending on the model year vehicle. In addition, the brake light relay will be replaced with a new one. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall PC786. Note: this recall supersedes 16V-380.
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Critical #16V380000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The brake light switch in your Pathfinder is a critical part that helps your brakes work properly. In some 2013-2014 models, it was installed incorrectly, causing the brake lights to stay on even when you're not pressing the brake pedal.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake override is triggered, you won't be able to accelerate normally, which could lead to a crash. Other drivers may also misjudge when you're stopping, which could cause a collision. If you shift out of park without pressing the brake, your vehicle could roll away, putting you or others at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will inspect the brake light switch and replace the relay if needed, at no cost to you. You'll be notified when it's time for the repair, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to June 13, 2013. The brake light switch may have been installed incorrectly causing the relay to make intermittent contact and repeatedly cycle. This may result in the relay remaining in the "ON" position, causing the brake lights to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied. Additionally, the brake light switch may interfere with the brake-shift interlock, allowing the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "Park" position, without depressing the brake pedal.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the brake override is activated, the driver will not be accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. If the brake lights remain illuminated, other drivers may fail to stop when the vehicle actually brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. If the driver inadvertently shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and, as necessary, replace the relay, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other NISSAN Pathfinder 2013 Recalls

AIR BAGS
3 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other NISSAN Pathfinder Years

2012
2 recalls
2011
2 recalls
2010
5 recalls
2009
4 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
5 recalls
2005
4 recalls
2004
7 recalls
2003
7 recalls
2002
9 recalls
2001
7 recalls
2000
6 recalls

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