An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Electrical System — Starter Assembly
Electrical System — Wiring — Front Underhood

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (13)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN BULLETIN 2016 Frontier Starter Motor Wire Harness Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: PC440 Date: April 13, 2016
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Reference: NTB16-041 Date: April 12, 2016
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN BULLETIN 2016 Frontier Starter Motor Wire Harness Reference: PC440 Date: March 31, 2016
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - NISSAN BULLETIN 2016 Frontier Starter Motor Wire Harness Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign Reference: PC440 Date: May 2, 2016
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-3

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