Nissan recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. The location of the brake light switch may cause the brake light switch relay to repeatedly open and close. Overtime, this can cause the relay to stick in the "ON" position, with the brake lights remaining illuminated even when the brakes are not applied. Additionally, this may interfere with the brake-shift interlock, allowing the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "Park" position, without depressing the brake pedal.
What could happen
Continual illumination of the brake lights can prevent other drivers from realizing the vehicle is actually slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash. With the brake override activated, the driver will not be able to accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. The driver can shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, either re-install the brake light switch or swap positions with the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) switch; depending on the model year vehicle. In addition, the brake light relay will be replaced with a new one. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall PC786. Note: this recall supersedes 16V-380.
Vehicles covered
- Nissan Pathfinder 2013–2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V020000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 20, 2021
- Owners notified
- Mar 1, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 264,431
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
- Maker's own recall number
- PC786
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Infiniti / Nissan recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Mar 19, 2025
- Infiniti / Nissan recall: Seat belts Mar 5, 2024
- Infiniti / Nissan recall: Air bags Feb 27, 2024
- Infiniti / Nissan recall: Seats Apr 13, 2023
- Nissan recall: Air bags Feb 10, 2023
- Nissan recall: Equipment Jul 21, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.