NHTSA recall 21V-917 (21V917000)
trailer hitches recall reported November 22, 2021 - about 22 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V917000
- Also written as
- 21V-917
- Manufacturer number
- PC855
- Reported
- November 22, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~22
- Component
- trailer hitches
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
During a crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will install the tow hitch and harness kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC855.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-917 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.