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.
Nissan North America – Wheel Hubs May Crack Due To Insufficient Hardness
| Report Received Date | 09/20/2012 |
| NHTSA ID | 12V462000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 2417 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V462000) |
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