Nissan Frontier Missing Tow Hitch Risk

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

critical How serious is it? About this label

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 notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V917000
Reported to NHTSA	Nov 22, 2021
Manufacturer	Nissan North America, Inc.
Part affected	Trailer Hitches
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Nissan says the tow hitch was not installed on some Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed trucks. Without it, the structural integrity of the fuel tank is compromised in a rear crash. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet federal fuel system safety standards. Nissan is recalling the affected trucks so dealers can install the tow hitch and harness kit.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Nissan dealer, or call Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
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 21V917000. More in how recalls work.

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.

Other Nissan Frontier recalls

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Jun 24, 2022Nissan Frontier and Titan may roll away after parkinghigh
Dec 9, 2021Nissan Frontier Rear Seat Belt Bolts Loosemedium
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All 8 Frontier recalls

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.