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Vehicle recall 16V181000 · March 31, 2016

2016 Nissan Frontier

The starter motor wire harness may have been installed in an incorrect position, allowing the starter harness terminal to contact the heat shield and result in an electrical short.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Frontier V6 vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to March 7, 2016. The starter motor wire harness may have been installed in an incorrect position, allowing the starter harness terminal to contact the heat shield and result in an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the starter wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
16V181000
Reported to NHTSA
March 31, 2016
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc.
Owner notification
April 13, 2016
Vehicles potentially affected
1,554
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood; Electrical system › Starter assembly
Recall 16V181000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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