2012 Nissan Pathfinder Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 12V462000Sep 20, 20122,417 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Hub
  Covers: Nissan Pathfinder 2012, Frontier 2012, Xterra 2012

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 11V592000Dec 19, 201114,718 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling
  Covers: Nissan Pathfinder 2011–2012, Xterra 2011–2012, Infiniti FX 2011 +3 more

  Reported issue: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 infiniti fx, model year 2012 infiniti m, model year 2011-2012 nissan frontier, model year 2011-2012 nissan xterra, model year 2011-2012 nissan pathfinder, and model year 2012 nissan nv vehicles. Some of the bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter to the engine in these vehicles may have been manufactured to below specification strength. As a…

  Possible consequence: If there is an engine oil leak, the engine oil pressure would drop and the engine could seize, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on january 30, 2012. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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