2012 Nissan Frontier Recalls

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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    NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    NHTSA Campaign ID11V592000
    SummaryNISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INFINITI FX, MODEL YEAR 2012 INFINITI M, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN XTERRA, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY BREAK AT THE OIL FILTER ATTACHMENT POINT AND CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.
    ConsequenceIF THERE IS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    RemedyNISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
    NotesOWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

    Manufacturer

    Nissan North America, Inc.

    Mfr Report Date20120619
    NHTSA Campaign ID12V462000
    SummaryNissan 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.
    ConsequenceIf the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
    RemedyNissan 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.
    NotesOwners 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.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

    Manufacturer

    Nissan North America, Inc.

    Mfr Report Date20121128
    NHTSA Campaign ID14V052000
    SummaryNissan 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.
    ConsequenceThe bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire.
    RemedyNissan 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.
    NotesOwners 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.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024

    Q: Does the 2012 Nissan Frontier have any vehicle recalls?
    A: Yes, the 2012 Nissan Frontier has atleast 3 recalls.

    Q: What are the 2012 Nissan Frontier recalls?
    A: The 2012 Nissan Frontier recalls include: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

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