NHTSA recall 16V181000
Electrical System · Nissan North America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2016 Nissan Frontier.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V181000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.