In September 2018, Nissan recalled the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder, a critical vehicles recall reported by the NHTSA. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
What you should do
1Keep using 2018 Nissan Pathfinder only as advised. See the remedy below.
2Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
3Contact Nissan to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
4Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Recall details
Brand
Nissan
Category
Vehicles
Recall date
September 7, 2018
Units affected
Not reported
Sold at
Not listed
Recall number
NHTSA-18V601000
Made in
Not listed
Issuing agency
NHTSA
In context
Nissan has 65 recalls in our database, including 2 rated Critical.
We're tracking 1,755 Vehicles recalls in our database.
This is the 119th Vehicles recall we've logged in 2018.