NHTSA recall 12V-462 (12V462000)
suspension recall reported September 20, 2012 - about 2,417 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V462000
- Also written as
- 12V-462
- Reported
- September 20, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,417
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-462 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.