Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V380000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V380000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013-2014 pathfinder vehicles manufactured june 20, 2012, to june 13, 2013 Includes 79,853 affected units, Brake Light Switch Malfunction, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2014 pathfinder vehicles manufactured june 20, 2012, to june 13, 2013

Defect Summary

Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 pathfinder vehicles manufactured june 20, 2012, to june 13, 2013. the brake light switch may have been installed incorrectly causing the relay to make intermittent contact and repeatedly cycle. this may result in the relay remaining in the "on" position, causing the brake lights to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied. additionally, the brake light switch may interfere with the brake-shift interlock, allowing the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "park" position, without depressing the brake pedal.

Corrective Action

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and, as necessary, replace the relay, free of charge. the recall began on july 25, 2016. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V380000

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2016-05-31T00:00:00

Subject: Brake light switch malfunction

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 79,853

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 pathfinder vehicles manufactured june 20, 2012, to june 13, 2013. the brake light switch may have been installed incorrectly causing the relay to make intermittent contact and repeatedly cycle. this may result in the relay remaining in the "on" position, causing the brake lights to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied. additionally, the brake light switch may interfere with the brake-shift interlock, allowing the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "park" position, without depressing the brake pedal.

Consequence Summary: If the brake override is activated, the driver will not be accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. if the brake lights remain illuminated, other drivers may fail to stop when the vehicle actually brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. if the driver inadvertently shift the vehicle out of the "park" position without depressing the brake, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and, as necessary, replace the relay, free of charge. the recall began on july 25, 2016. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 78.61

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