Mechanic Notes

2012 Nissan Pathfinder Hub recall 12V462000

Safety recall

Component: Suspension: Front: Hub · Campaign 12V462000 · Reported 20/09/2012

Symptoms / what can happen

If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Cause

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack.

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replaced the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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