KZRV FRONTIER 2022: TRAILER HITCHES
| Make : KZRV | Model : FRONTIER | Year : 2022 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 21V917000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2021-12-16 | Date Received by ODI: 2021-11-22 | Date Added to Database: 2021-11-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Nissan North America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: PC855 | ||
| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 22 | ||
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Summary:
Nissan North America, Inc. "Nissan" is recalling certain 2022 Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed trucks. The tow hitch was not installed, compromising the structural integrity of the fuel tank in the event of a rear crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity." |
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Consequence:
During a crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire or injury. |
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Remedy:
Dealers will install the tow hitch and harness kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC855. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301 | |
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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.nhtsa.gov. |
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