Recall 12V462000: 2012 Nissan Frontier, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, 2012 Nissan Xterra
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 20, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 2,417
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack.
The risk
If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replaced the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2012 Nissan Frontier
- 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
- 2012 Nissan Xterra
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V462000
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Oct 22, 2012
- Components
- Suspension:front:hub (Suspension)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology