Nissan Pathfinder (2013-2014): Exterior lighting
Recall 16V380000 · May 31, 2016 · Nissan North America, Inc.
79,853
vehicles affected
79,853
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V380000
- Date
- May 31, 2016
- Maker
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 79,853
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights > Switch
- Model years
- 2013-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan | Pathfinder | 2013-2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V380000?
1 model: Nissan Pathfinder (2013-2014), about 79,853 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V380000?
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.
What can happen?
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".
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.