NISSAN 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 NISSAN FRONTIER
Brand
NISSAN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER vehicles due to electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers issues. The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2014 Frontier vehicles manufactured from November 28, 2012, through December 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly causing the main wire harness connected to the circuit breaker to face outward, potentially contacting a metal bolt located on the A-pillar.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the circuit breaker orientation. If the circuit breaker orientation is incorrect, dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026