The Nissan Frontier, Xterra and Pathfinder might all be rugged trucks and SUVs, but two-wheel-drive versions of these vehicles are being recalled due to front suspension components that could possibly fail. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Nissan is recalling about 2,400 of these models due to defective front wheel hubs that were installed on 2012 model-year vehicles built from June 19 through July 12.
Wheel hubs that are faulty could crack and possibly break, which could cause the vehicle to be disabled or get into an accident. NTHSA did not specify if any accidents were reported as a result of this concern, but it appears Nissan caught the problem early enough to limit any large-scale problems. To resolve this recall, Nissan is replacing both front wheel hubs on all affected two-wheel-drive Frontiers, Xterras and Pathfinders.
Nissan will start notifying affected customers on October 8, but check out NHTSA's press release below for more information.
Wheel hubs that are faulty could crack and possibly break, which could cause the vehicle to be disabled or get into an accident. NTHSA did not specify if any accidents were reported as a result of this concern, but it appears Nissan caught the problem early enough to limit any large-scale problems. To resolve this recall, Nissan is replacing both front wheel hubs on all affected two-wheel-drive Frontiers, Xterras and Pathfinders.
Nissan will start notifying affected customers on October 8, but check out NHTSA's press release below for more information.
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
NISSAN / FRONTIER 2012
NISSAN / PATHFINDER 2012
NISSAN / XTERRA 2012
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Report Receipt Date: SEP 20, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V462000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,417
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replaced the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about October 8, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes:
Owners 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.
NISSAN / FRONTIER 2012
NISSAN / PATHFINDER 2012
NISSAN / XTERRA 2012
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Report Receipt Date: SEP 20, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V462000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,417
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replaced the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about October 8, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes:
Owners 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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