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2016 Nissan Frontier — federal recalls on file

1 federal recall reported for the 2016 Nissan Frontier

These are federal recalls reported for the 2016 Nissan Frontier. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

16V-181 Open recall Mar 31, 2016

Nissan North America, Inc.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

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.

Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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