NHTSA Recall 21V917000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V917000; Date: Nov. 22, 2021
during a crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2022 Nissan Frontier
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 22
Recall 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."
How to Fix:
dealers will install the tow hitch and harness kit, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 16, 2021. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. nissan's number for this recall is pc855.
Recall 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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