2012 Nissan Frontier | 2012 Nissan Xterra | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder — Suspension: front: hub
Published September 20, 2012 · Recall initiated: September 20, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V462000, published September 20, 2012. Recalling firm: Nissan North America, Inc.; 2012 Nissan Frontier | 2012 Nissan Xterra | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder — Suspension: front: hub.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Get an email if NISSAN has another recall
Free. We only write when there's a new recall that matches. Unsubscribe in one click.
Recall details
- Brand
- NISSAN
- Model
- FRONTIER
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER | 2012 NISSAN XTERRA | 2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
Related recalls
- NHTSA2025 Nissan Altima — Air bags: critical fastenersAugust 13, 2026
- NHTSA2026 Nissan Leaf — Seat belts: rear/other: retractorJuly 2, 2026
- NHTSA2026 Nissan Rogue — Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)July 1, 2026
- NHTSA2025 Nissan Sentra — Power train: driveline: driveshaftJune 29, 2026
- NHTSA2012 Vermeer Hg6000tx | 2013 Vermeer Hg6000tx — StructureSeptember 20, 2012
- NHTSA2012 Honda Nc700xc | 2012 Honda Nc700xdc — Power trainSeptember 19, 2012
Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Nissan Frontier | 2012 Nissan Xterra | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder — Suspension: front: hub recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V462000 on September 20, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NISSAN. Model: FRONTIER.