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Nissan and Infiniti vehicles: brake fluid leak may cause fire

NHTSA campaign 19V807000 · Reported Nov 8, 2019 · Nissan North America, Inc.

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Brake fluid on the circuit board can cause an electrical short, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners are told that if the ABS warning light stays on for more than 10 seconds after the engine starts, they should park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or buildings and not drive it.

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Key facts

NHTSA campaign number19V807000
Reported to NHTSANov 8, 2019
ManufacturerNissan North America, Inc.
Part affectedService Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
Vehicles covered6 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019
Do-not-drive advisoryNo
Park-outside advisoryYes — fire risk
RepairFree at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Nissan is recalling certain Nissan Murano, Maxima and Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The part that controls the anti-lock brakes can let brake fluid leak onto a circuit board inside it. These vehicles were covered by an earlier recall and were either not repaired or were inspected and judged not to need a repair. This recall also covers more vehicles than the earlier one. Dealers will replace the anti-lock brake part at no cost to owners.

What you should do

1. Check whether your vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. If the ABS warning light stays on for more than 10 seconds after the engine starts, park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or buildings and do not drive it.
3. Contact your dealer or Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 to arrange the replacement, which is free; a second notice will be sent when parts are available.
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 19V807000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (6)

Who to contact

Infiniti — official Infiniti recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-662-6200

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 Pathfinder recalls

All 12 Pathfinder recalls

Official notice

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Safety risk
A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.

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