NHTSA Campaign 21V020000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
NHTSA campaign 21V020000 covers 3 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the exterior lighting: brake lights: switch. The repair is free.
Nissan North America, Inc filed the report for 21V020000 with NHTSA on January 20, 2021; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 21V020000, NHTSA lists up to 264,431 potentially affected vehicles.
Owner notification letters for 21V020000 were scheduled from March 1, 2021, 40 days after the report.
21V020000 covers 1 model from Nissan, model years 2013–2015.
By potentially affected vehicles, 21V020000 ranks 25 of 209 Nissan North America, Inc recalls on this site.
Besides 21V020000, Nissan North America, Inc has 7 other recalls on the exterior lighting on this site; the one before 21V020000 was 20V556000, reported on September 11, 2020.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
Reported January 20, 2021
Vehicles covered by 21V020000 (3)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 21V020000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: January 20, 2021. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted