Recall
Nissan Frontier — 16V181000
NHTSA ID
16V181000
Make
Nissan
Model
Frontier
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2016-03-31
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Units Affected
1,554
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Consequence
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
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.