Nissan North America – Starter Motor Wire Harness may Short

Nissan North America (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.


Report Received Date 03/31/2016
NHTSA ID 16V181000
Consequence Summary An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 1554
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V181000)

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