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November 22, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V917000
Missing Tow Hitch Compromises Fuel Tank/FMVSS 301
During a crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V917
Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number of Units Affected 22
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.”
Remedy
Dealers will install the tow hitch and harness kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan’s number for this recall is PC855.
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.nhtsa.gov.