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Nissan Titan Alternator Harness Stall and Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 19V495000 · Reported Jun 26, 2019 · Nissan North America, Inc.

critical How serious is it? About this label

An engine stall while driving raises the risk of a crash, and this issue also increases the chance of a fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number19V495000
Reported to NHTSAJun 26, 2019
ManufacturerNissan North America, Inc.
Part affectedElectrical System:wiring
Vehicles covered2 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019
Do-not-drive advisoryNo
Park-outside advisoryNo
RepairFree at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Nissan is recalling certain 2017-2019 gasoline, light duty, Titan vehicles because the alternator harness may have been damaged when the engine was installed. This damage could lead to an electrical short in the harness. An electrical short like this may cause the engine to stall while driving, which raises the risk of a crash, and it also increases the chance of a fire.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or your dealer to schedule an inspection.
3. The repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V495000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

Who to contact

Nissan — official Nissan recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-867-7669

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Other Nissan Titan recalls

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Official notice

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 gasoline, light duty, Titan vehicles. The alternator harness may have been damaged during the engine installation process, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Safety risk
An electrical short may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, it increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator harness for the proper routing and any damage. The harness will be clipped into the correct position or replaced as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.