2012 Nissan Pathfinder Recalls
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 12V462000
RECALL DATE: 2012-09-20
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.
CONSEQUENCES
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 began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
COMPONENT AFFECTED
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
NOTES
Nissan North America, Inc.
