Nissan Frontier missing tow hitch risks fuel tank leak

NHTSA campaign 21V917000 · Reported 2021-11-22 · Nissan North America, Inc.

critical How serious is it? About this label

Serious in a rear-end crash, since a fuel leak can lead to a fire or injury, but the notice does not tell owners to stop driving or park outside, so you can keep driving while you schedule the free repair.

What's wrong, in plain English

Some 2022 Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed trucks left the factory without the tow hitch that was supposed to be installed. That hitch also helps protect the fuel tank. Without it, if another vehicle hits the truck from behind, a piece of the rear suspension can push into the fuel tank and tear it open. Leaking gasoline at a crash scene can catch fire. The truck does not meet the federal fuel system safety rule.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your truck is included.
2. Call your Nissan dealer and ask for recall PC855, or call Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
3. Have the dealer install the tow hitch and harness kit — the repair is free.

Affected vehicles (1)

2022 Nissan Frontier

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.

Official notice

Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Summary: 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."
Safety risk: During a crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
Remedy: 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.

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