Vehicle recall 21V917000 · November 22, 2021
2022 Nissan Frontier
The tow hitch was not installed, compromising the structural integrity of the fuel tank in the event of a rear crash.
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 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."
- Consequence
- During a crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the tow hitch and harness kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V917000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 22, 2021
- Filed by
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- PC855
- Owner notification
- December 16, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 22
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage; Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Nissan Frontier (2022): 2022
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