January 20, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V020000
Brake Light Switch Relay may Stick
Continual illumination of the brake lights can prevent other drivers from realizing the vehicle is actually slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash. With the brake override activated, the driver will not be accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. The driver can shift the vehicle out of the “PARK” position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V020
Manufacturer Nissan
North America, Inc.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 267,276
Summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. The location of the brake light switch may cause the brake light switch relay to repeatedly open and close. Overtime, this can cause the relay to stick in the “ON” position, with the brake lights remaining illuminated even when the brakes are not applied. Additionally, this may interfere with the brake-shift interlock, allowing the driver to shift the vehicle out of the “Park” position, without depressing the brake pedal.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, either re-install the brake light switch or swap positions with the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) switch; depending on the model year vehicle. In addition, the brake light relay will be replaced with a new one. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan’s number for this recall PC786. Note: this recall supersedes 16V-380.
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.
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SAFETY RECALL
CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
Stop Lamp Switch
Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign
Reference: PC786
Date: February 9, 2021
Attention: Dealer Principal, Sales, Service & Parts Managers
| REVISED February 9, 2021 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. |
The announcement from February 4, 2021 has been revised to include the following:
*The affected population below has been updated to remove hybrid VINs. |
IMPORTANT: It is a violation of Federal law for dealers to sell or deliver vehicles in their inventory covered by this notification until the campaign action is performed.
| Affected Models/Years: | *Affected Population: | Dealer Inventory: | SERVICE COMM Activation date: | Stop Sale In Effect |
| 2013-2015 Pathfinder (R52) | 264,431 | NA | January 21, 2021 |
YES |
~2,845 hybrid VINs have been removed from the population, as they are not affected.
***** Campaign Summary *****
Nissan is issuing a Voluntary Safety Recall to inspect the stop lamp switch position and set the gap to required specification. For early model year 2013 affected vehicles (prior to November 9, 2012), dealers will inspect the stop lamp switch position, set gap to required specification, and replace the stop lamp relay with a new one. For late model year 2013 to 2015 vehicles (produced after November 9, 2012, dealers will swap the stop lamp switch on the brake pedal with the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) switch location on the brake pedal and then replace the stop lamp relay with a new one.
Due to the location of the stop lamp switch on the brake pedal, a chattering condition may occur in the stop lamp relay. Under certain driving conditions, such as frequent stop and go driving with repeated brake pedal input, the chattering can degrade the relay contact service life. Over time, this may lead to the stop lamp relay sticking in the ‘ON’ position. As a result, customers may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
- lack of power
- continuous stop lamp illumination
- ability to shift the vehicle out of park without depressing the brake pedal
- engine starting without depressing the brake pedal
These symptoms could potentially increase the risk of a crash or rollaway.
Campaign ID PC786 supersedes campaign ID PC464, expanding to include additional MY14 and MY15
Pathfinder vehicles and all stop lamp relays will be replaced on the affected vehicles regardless of the stop lamp switch inspection results.
NOTE: Vehicles that have been previously remedied under PC464 are also subject to this recall.
Affected vehicles are subject to stop sale.
***** What Dealers Should Do****
- Verify if vehicles are affected by this Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign using Service Comm or DBS National Service History Campaign PC786.
- Dealers must not sell, lease, trade, rent or loan any vehicles in dealer inventory affected by this recall campaign until after the vehicle has been repaired.
- Dealers should use NTB21-003 to correct any vehicles subject to this
- If a retailed vehicle affected by this campaign ID visits the dealer for service, the dealer should inform the customer about the recall campaign and communicate that parts may need to be
- Once remedied, dealers should submit the claim using the claims coding provided and release the
***** Release Schedule *****
Parts
- Parts listed below are on restriction and may be ordered via DBS.
- 25230-79917 – Relay
- Parts may be ordered via normal process beginning February 11, 2021.
- 25230-79917 – Relay
Special Tool
- The following special tool will be automatically shipped to each dealerto standardize the repair. Special tools will begin arriving at dealers, via Fed-Ex beginning February 4, 2021.
- J-53099 (Brake Switch Gap Tool)
If needed, additional tools will be orderable via TechMate@ 7-800-662-2001 or wwwnissantechmat e.com.
NOTE: NTB21-003 has been updated to include the use this special tool. Dealers should use this tool to adjust the stop lamp switch and brake pedal position switch effective immediately.
Repair
- NTB21-003
Owner Notification
Nissan will begin sending notifications to owners of all potentially affected vehicles in March 2021, via US Mail.
***** Dealer Responsibility*****
It is the dealer’s responsibility to check Service Comm or DBS National Service History using the appropriate Campaign ID. for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary recall campaign, which for any reason enters the service department This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and vehicles in dealer inventory. If a VIN subject to this recall campaign was part of a dealer trade, the letter associated with that VIN should be forwarded to the appropriate dealer for service completion.
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Aftersales DIVISION
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q. Is this a recall?
Yes.
Q. What is the reason for the recall?
Due to the location of the stop lamp switch on the brake pedal, a chattering condition may occur in the stop lamp relay. Under certain driving conditions, such as frequent stop-and go driving with repeated brake pedal input, the chattering can degrade the relay contact service life.
Q. What is the possible effect of the condition?
Over time, this may lead to the stop lamp relay sticking in the ‘ON’ position. As a result, customers may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
- lack of power
- continuous stop lamp illumination
- ability to shift the vehicle out of park without depressing the brake pedal
- engine starting without depressing the brake pedal
These symptoms could potentially increase the risk of a crash or rollaway.
Q. Is this a Stop Sale?
Yes.
Q. What will be the corrective action for this voluntary recall campaign?
Dealers will inspect the stop lamp switch position and set the gap to required specification. For early model year 2013 affected vehicles (prior to November 9, 2012), dealers will inspect the stop lamp switch position, set gap to required specification, and replace the stop lamp relay with a new one. For late model year 2013 to 2015 vehicles (produced after November 9, 2012, dealers will swap the stop lamp switch on the brake pedal with the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) switch location on the brake pedal and then replace the stop lamp relay with a new one.
Q. How is this recall campaign different from the previous recall (PC464)?
Campaign ID PC786 supersedes campaign ID PC464, expanding to include additional MY14 and MV15 Pathfinder vehicles and all stop lamp relays will be replaced on the affected vehicles regardless of the stop lamp switch inspection results.
NOTE: Vehicles that have been previously remedied under PC464 are also subject to this recall.
Q. How long will the corrective action take?
This free service should take up to one (1) hour to complete but your Nissan dealer may require your vehicle for a longer period of time based upon their work schedule or if the vehicle repair is sublet to an alternate repair facility.
Q. When will vehicle owners be notified?
Nissan will begin sending notifications to owners of all potentially affected vehicles in March 2021, via US Mail.
Q. Is my vehicle safe to drive?
If your vehicle is subject to this campaign, you will receive an Owner Notification letter from Nissan, which will provide instructions on how to remedy your vehicle. Affected owners are encouraged to have their vehicles repaired as soon as possible upon notification.
Q. Is there anything owners can do to mitigate this condition?
No.
Q. Will a rental vehicle be provided while the dealer is servicing the vehicle?
Yes. Complimentary alternate transportation is available, upon customer request, while parts are on order.
| EXPENSE CODE | DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT |
| 502 | Rental Expense | $120 (Max) |
| Contact the Warranty claims call center 7-800-258-7008 Option 7, if additional expense is required. Please refer to the Goodwill Rental Guidelines in the APRM for detailed information regarding application of rental reimbursement including policy modifications outlined in WBP20-018. | ||
Q. Are parts readily available?
Parts are on restriction and may be ordered via DBS. Parts may be ordered via normal process beginning February 11, 2021.
Q. Is there any charge for the repair?
No. The remedy will be performed for the customer free of charge for parts and labor.
Q. Will I have to take my vehicle back to the selling dealer to have the service performed?
No, any authorized Nissan dealer is able to perform the recall campaign.
For Consumer Affairs: Please inform us of the dealer where you would like to have the corrective action completed.
Q. If a customer previously paid for related repairs are they eligible for reimbursement?
Customers may be eligible for reimbursement for any repairs that were previously performed for this issue using customer pay or partial goodwill. Dealers with customer reimbursement concerns may refer to the following:
- If you have additional questions you may visit nissanassistcom or contact Nissan Consumer Affairs@ 7-800-867-7669
- If you have previously paid for repairs related to this issue please gather the following documentation prior to contacting Nissan Consumer Affairs:
- Repair order(s)
- Proof of payment (may be on repair order(s))
- Proof of ownership if the repair is over $7,000
Q. I have lost confidence in the vehicle. Will Nissan replace or repurchase the vehicle?
The remedy will fully correct this condition. As the condition will be corrected, there is no basis for repurchasing or replacing your vehicle.
Q. What model year vehicles are involved?
Certain MV2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder (R52) vehicles manufactured in the Smyrna, TN plant from June 20, 2012 to November 70, 2015 are affected.
Q. Are you experiencing this condition on any other Nissan (or INFINITI) models?
No.
Revision History:
| Date | Announcement | Purpose |
| January 21, 2021 | Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign | New campaign announcement |
| February 4, 2021 | REVISION 1 | Announcement updated to include special tool use and delivery timing as well as parts restriction removal timing. |
| February 9, 2021 | REVISION 2 | Updated affected population |
Technical Bulletin
RECALL CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
| Classification: | Reference: | Date: |
| EL20-047a | NTB21-003a | February 3, 2021 |
VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN
2013-2015 PATHFINDER; STOP LAMP SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
CAMPAIGN ID #: PC786
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2013-2015 Pathfinder (R52)
Check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS) National Service History to confirm campaign eligibility.
INTRODUCTION
Nissan is conducting this voluntary safety recall campaign, on certain specific model year 2013-2015 Pathfinder vehicles, to inspect and, if necessary, replace the TCC brake/stop lamp relay and adjust the stop lamp switch. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number PC786 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communication and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
It is the dealer’s responsibility to check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS) National Service History for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary safety recall which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and vehicles in a dealer’s inventory. Federal law requires that new vehicles in dealer inventory which are the subject of a safety recall must be corrected prior to sale. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While federal law applies only to new vehicles, Nissan strongly encourages dealers to correct any used vehicles in their inventory before they are retailed.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not ‘do-it-yourselfers’. Qualified technicians are properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
REPAIR OVERVIEW
REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOL
Each dealer has been shipped one GO/NO-GO Gauge, special tool J-53099.
Additional tools are available from Tech•Mate online: www.nissantechmate.com, or by phone: 1-800-662-2001.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Inspect for the TCC Brake/Stop Lamp Relay
- Open the hood and add fender protection (Figure 2).
HINT: The under hood fuse and relay box is found under the passenger side cowl area.
HINT: Pull outward on the side latches to remove the cover.
- Locate the TCC brake/stop lamp relay.
- If the TCC brake/stop lamp relay is present, continue to step 5 on page 6.
- If the TCC brake/stop lamp relay is not present, no repair is required.
-
- Reassemble the vehicle in the reverse order of removal and review the CLAIMS INFORMATION on page 11.
Replace TCC Brake/Stop Lamp Relay
- Remove the TCC brake/stop lamp relay and discard (it will not be reused).
HINT: To release the relay, use a small, flat screw driver to push the relay latch inward (toward the relay) while gently pulling the relay outward.
- Install the new TCC brake/stop lamp relay listed in PARTS INFORMATION on page 11.
HINT: A click noise should be heard when the relay is fully seated.
- Install the fuse and relay box cover.
- Remove the fender protection and close the hood.
Swap the Stop Lamp Switch and Brake Pedal Position Switch Locations
- Open the driver side door and move the driver’s seat to the full rearward position.
- Look under the driver side lower dash area to locate the stop lamp switch and the brake pedal position switch.
HINT: Use a portable light source to illuminate the area. Both switches are to the right of the brake pedal.
- Swap the positions of the stop lamp switch and the brake pedal position switch.
IMPORTANT: The stop lamp switch (white connector) must be in the upper position (Figure 12).
- Be sure to check the switch positions before swapping. Some vehicles may already have the stop lamp switch in the upper position and will not require the switch positions to be swapped.
HINT: The stop lamp switch has a white connector with yellow and white wires. The brake pedal position switch has a tan connector with red and light green wires.
- There is no need to remove the harness connector from either of the switches.
- Turn the switches 45° counterclockwise to remove.
- To reinstall, insert the threaded end of the switches into the brake pedal bracket, and then turn the switches 45° clockwise to lock in place.
Adjust Both Switches
- Adjust both the stop lamp switch and the brake pedal position switch using the GO/NO-GO gauge, special tool J-53099 (Figure 13 and Figure 14).
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the clearance (A) between the brake pedal (3) and the brake pedal position and stop lamp switch (1 & 2) are within specification using the GO/NO-GO gauge, special tool J-53099. The stop lamps must turn OFF when the brake pedal is released.
- Be sure to adjust both the switches so that the gauge’s GO side fits and the NO-GO side will not fit between the brake pedal and both of the switches.
Completed Repair Validation Checks
- Verify the stop lamps operate properly.
NOTE: If the stop lamps do not operate properly, perform step 12 to readjust the switches.
IMPORTANT: The stop lamps must turn OFF when the brake pedal is released.
- Verify the automatic speed control device (ASCD) operates correctly.
NOTE: If the ASCD does not operate correctly, perform step 12 to readjust the switches.
- Verify no DTCs related to the stop lamp switch or brake pedal position switch adjustments are stored.
NOTE: If DTCs related to the switch adjustments are present, perform step 12 to readjust the switches.
PARTS INFORMATION
| DESCRIPTION | QUANTITY | PART NUMBER |
| Relay | 1 (If Needed) | 25230-79917 No products found. |
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a “CM” line claim using the following claims coding:
| CAMPAIGN (“CM”) ID | DESCRIPTION | OP CODE | FRT |
| PC786 | Inspect for TCC Brake/Stop Lamp Relay (OK Condition, No Relay Present) | PC7860 | 0.2 hr |
| Inspect and Replace TCC Brake/Stop
Lamp Relay, Swap Stop Lamp Switch and Brake Pedal Position Switch Positions | PC7862 | 0.4 hr |
AMENDMENT HISTORY
| PUBLISHED DATE | REFERENCE | DESCRIPTION |
| January 20, 2021 | NTB21-003 | Original bulletin published |
| February 3, 2021 | NTB21-003a | REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOL added, Step 12 revised, CLAIMS INFORMATION revised |
OWNER NOTIFICATION
NHTSA RECALL 21V-020
NOTIFICACIÓN PROPRIETARIO
Dear Pathfinder Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Nissan has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Model Year 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. Our records indicate that you own or lease the Nissan vehicle subject to this recall as identified by the VIN on the inside of this notice.
Reason for Recall
Motivo del Retiro
Due to the location of the stop lamp switch on the brake pedal, a chattering condition may occur in the stop lamp relay. Under certain driving conditions, such as frequent stop-and-go driving with repeated brake pedal input, the chattering can degrade the relay contact service life. Over time, this may lead to the stop lamp relay sticking in the ON position. If this condition occurs, the driver may experience one or more of the following symptoms: limited engine power (brake override), continuous stop lamp illumination, the ability to shift the vehicle out of park without depressing the brake pedal, and/or the engine starting without depressing the brake pedal. These conditions increase the risk of a crash or rollaway.
What Nissan Will Do
Qué Hará Nissan
Your Nissan dealer will inspect your vehicle to determine if the stop lamp relay has been deleted during a previous service. If the relay has been deleted, no further action is necessary.
If the relay has not been deleted, the dealer will inspect the stop lamp switch and take one of the following actions:
Early Model Year 2013 vehicles (produced prior to November 9, 2012)
- If the stop lamp switch positioning is incorrect, it will be re-installed correctly to required specification.
- Replace the stop lamp relay with a new one.
Late Model Year 2013-2015 vehicles (produced November 9, 2012 and after)
- Swap the stop lamp switch with the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) switch location on the brake pedal.
- Replace the stop lamp relay with a new one.
This free service should take up to one (1) hour to complete, but your Nissan dealer may require your vehicle for a longer period of time based upon their work schedule. If you have paid to have your stop lamp relay replaced due to the stop lamp relay sticking in the ON position, you may be eligible for reimbursement of the related expense.
What You Should Do
Qué Debes Hacer
Contact any Nissan dealer at your earliest convenience to schedule an appointment to have your vehicle remedied. Please bring this notice with you to your service appointment. For more information about the recall, please visit https://nna.secure.force.com/recall?camp=PC786.
Para reparar tu vehículo, comunícate con cualquier concesionario Nissan a la mayor brevedad. Se requiere que traigas esta notificación el día de tu cita. Para obtener más información sobre el retiro, visite https://nna.secure.force.com/recall?camp=PC786.
If the dealer fails to, or is unable to make the necessary repairs free of charge, you may contact the National Consumer Affairs Department, Nissan North America, Inc. P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003. The toll free number is 1-800-867-7669.
Si el concesionario no cumple, o no le es posible realizar las reparaciones necesarias sin cargos, puedes contactar al Departamento Nacional de Asuntos del Consumidor a: National Consumer Affairs Department, Nissan North America, Inc. P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003. El número libre de cargos es 1-800-8677669.
You may also submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov.
Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.
Thank you for your cooperation. We appreciate your Nissan ownership and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Gracias por tu cooperación. Agradecemos tu patrocinio como dueño de un Nissan y te ofrecemos nuestras disculpas por cualquier inconveniente que esto pueda ocasionar.
SEOCONTENT-START
January 20, 2021
Mr. Jeff Giuseppe
Associate Administrator for Enforcement
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Attn: Recall Management Division (NVS-215)
Room W48-302
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C. 20590
Dear Mr. Giuseppe:
We are transmitting the enclosed Defect Information Report in accordance with 49
CFR Part 573. A voluntary recall campaign will be initiated and your office provided
with the notices.
Very truly,
Derek Latta
Manager,
Technical Compliance
Encl.
Nissan North America, Inc.
One Nissan Way
Franklin, TN 37067
Mailing Address:
PO Box 685001
Franklin, TN 37068
DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
1. Manufacturer:
Nissan North America, Inc., Smyrna Plant
2. Vehicles Potentially Involved:
Certain 2013-2015 Model Year Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured in the
Smyrna, TN plant from June 20, 2012 (start of production) to January 27, 2016 (end
of production).
All vehicles subject to Recall 16V-380 are included in this recall population;
including both those that did and did not receive the recall repair. As such, this
recall will supersede recall 16V-380.
In addition, the subject vehicle range is expanded to include additional Model Year
2014 and 2015 Pathfinder vehicles that contain the subject stop lamp relay.
This issue is unique to Model Year 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles that
contain the subject stop lamp relay. A combination of stop lamp switch
positioning and pedal ratio can affect the ON/OFF performance of the stop lamp
relay. This issue does not affect any other Nissan or INFINITI vehicles.
The name, description and part number of the recalled component is below:
Part Name Part Description Part Number(s)
RELAY Brake Relay 25230 79917
3. Total Number of Vehicles Potentially Involved:
Approximately 267,276 vehicles may be affected as shown in the table below:
Model Year / Model Number of Vehicles
MY 2013 Nissan Pathfinder 79,826
MY 2014 Nissan Pathfinder 96,389
MY 2015 Nissan Pathfinder 91,061
4. Percentage of Vehicles Estimated to Actually Contain the Defect:
Approximately 1%1
5. Description of the Defect:
Due to the location of the stop lamp switch on the brake pedal, a chattering
condition may occur in the stop lamp relay. Under certain driving conditions, such
as frequent stop-and-go driving with repeated brake pedal input, the chattering
can degrade the relay contact service life. Over time, this may lead to the stop
lamp relay sticking in the ON position.
As a result of this condition, customers may experience one or more of the
following symptoms: limited engine power (brake override), continuous stop lamp
illumination, the ability to shift the vehicle out of park without depressing the
brake pedal, and/or the engine starting without depressing the brake pedal.
These symptoms could potentially increase the risk of a crash or rollaway.
6. Chronology of Principal Events:
Nissan will supplement the chronology.
7. Description of Corrective Action:
Owners of all potentially affected vehicles will be notified beginning on March 1,
2021 to take their vehicle to a Nissan dealer where the dealer will inspect the
vehicle to determine if the stop lamp relay has been deleted under the applicable
TSB: NTB15-112, NTB15-112b or NTB16-039a. If the relay has been deleted, no
further action is necessary. Dealers will be notified on January 21, 2020.
If the relay has not been deleted, the dealer will inspect the stop lamp switch and
take one of the following actions:
Early Model Year 2013 vehicles (produced prior to November 9, 2012)
1. If the stop lamp switch positioning is incorrect, it will be re-installed
correctly to required specification.
2. Replace the stop lamp relay with a new one.
Late Model Year 2013-2015 vehicles (produced November 9, 2012 and after)
1 The estimated percentage of vehicles involved with defect is 1.17%. However, 1% is used on NHTSA’s safety portal
because it will not allow decimal values.
1. Swap the stop lamp switch with the Automatic Speed Control Device
(ASCD) switch location on the brake pedal.
2. Replace the stop lamp relay with a new one.
Nissan will include a statement in the Part 577 owner notification concerning
reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy for the subject
vehicles because they are no longer under warranty.
8. Copy of Notices:
Copies of all notices will be provided to NHTSA as they become available.
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February 8, 2021
Mr. Jeff Giuseppe
Associate Administrator for Enforcement
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Attn: Recall Management Division (NVS-215)
Room W48-302
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C. 20590
Dear Mr. Giuseppe:
We are transmitting the enclosed supplement to the Defect Information Report filed
on January 20, 2021. This supplement updates section(s) 2, 3, 6 and 7: Vehicles
Potentially Involved, Total Number of Vehicles Potentially Involved, Chronology of
Principal Events and Description of Corrective Action, respectively.
Very truly,
Derek Latta
Manager,
Technical Compliance
Encl.
Nissan North America, Inc.
One Nissan Way
Franklin, TN 37067
Mailing Address:
PO Box 685001
Franklin, TN 37068
DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
1. Manufacturer:
Nissan North America, Inc., Smyrna Plant
2. Vehicles Potentially Involved:
Certain 2013-2015 Model Year Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured in the
Smyrna, TN plant from June 20, 2012 (start of production) to November 10, 2015
(end of production).
All vehicles subject to Recall 16V-380 are included in this recall population;
including both those that did and did not receive the recall repair. As such, this
recall will supersede recall 16V-380.
In addition, the subject vehicle range is expanded to include additional Model Year
2014 and 2015 Pathfinder vehicles that contain the subject stop lamp relay.
This issue is unique to Model Year 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles that
contain the subject stop lamp relay. A combination of stop lamp switch
positioning and pedal ratio can affect the ON/OFF performance of the stop lamp
relay. This issue does not affect any other Nissan or INFINITI vehicles.
The name, description and part number of the recalled component is below:
Part Name Part Description Part Number(s)
RELAY Brake Relay 25230 79917
3. Total Number of Vehicles Potentially Involved:
Approximately 264,431 vehicles may be affected as shown in the table below:
Model Year / Model Number of Vehicles
MY 2013 Nissan Pathfinder 79,826
MY 2014 Nissan Pathfinder 93,545
MY 2015 Nissan Pathfinder 91,060
4. Percentage of Vehicles Estimated to Actually Contain the Defect:
Approximately 1%1
5. Description of the Defect:
Due to the location of the stop lamp switch on the brake pedal, a chattering
condition may occur in the stop lamp relay. Under certain driving conditions, such
as frequent stop-and-go driving with repeated brake pedal input, the chattering
can degrade the relay contact service life. Over time, this may lead to the stop
lamp relay sticking in the ON position.
As a result of this condition, customers may experience one or more of the
following symptoms: limited engine power (brake override), continuous stop lamp
illumination, the ability to shift the vehicle out of park without depressing the
brake pedal, and/or the engine starting without depressing the brake pedal.
These symptoms could potentially increase the risk of a crash or rollaway.
6. Chronology of Principal Events:
Timeline from Recall 16V-380 included below for reference.
December 2015 – Nissan issued a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) applicable to
certain MY13-MY15 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles to aid technicians in diagnosing
and repairing stop lamp switch issues.
January 2016 to March 2016 – While the combined warranty rate for MY13-MY15
vehicles was unremarkable, after the TSB was issued, Nissan monitored the field
information and studied available warranty data.
During this time period, Nissan also updated NHTSA on the TSB and its ongoing
warranty analysis.
Early April 2016 – After reviewing the available warranty data, it was determined
that the subject vehicles produced before June 2013 had an elevated warranty
rate compared to vehicles produced after this date, and also other models
subject to a similar TSB. An investigation was launched to determine the
potential cause of this increased incident rate. NHTSA was updated on the
progress of the investigation.
1 The estimated percentage of vehicles involved with defect is 1.17%. However, 1% is used on NHTSA’s safety portal
because it will not allow decimal values.
May 12, 2016 – It was determined that some of the subject vehicles were affected
by stop lamp switch assembly process issues.
May 2016 through June 2016 – Nissan decided to conduct a recall campaign
(Recall 16V-380) on May 19, 2016 to remedy MY13-MY14 Pathfinder vehicles
produced from June 20, 2012 (SOP) to June 13, 2013.
Vehicles produced after June 13, 2013 were excluded from the recall as they were
subjected to a 100% inspection of the gap (between the brake switch and brake
pedal) during assembly. Field data confirmed that these vehicles had a
significantly lower incident rate than vehicles produced before the inspection was
implemented.
In addition, Nissan issued/revised TSBs for vehicles not covered by the recall;
Removal of the 16V-380 recall campaign population from bulletin NTB15-112;
Instruction specific to MY15 Pathfinder Four-Wheel-Drive (FWD) vehicles
equipped with V6 engines only in bulletin NTB16-039a.
The warranty claims rates for vehicles outside of the recall population remained
low in the months following the Recall 16V-380 decision.
On April 4, 2019 Nissan Canada received notification from Transport Canada (TC)
about five (5) complaints in the Canadian market related to alleged stop lamp
switch failures outside/after Transport Canada Recall 2016-264 (NHTSA Recall
16V-380).
On May 22, 2019, TC sent Issue Assessment 3280-04-78 relating to stop lamp relay
switches outside/after Recall 2016-264. Nissan Canada replied to TC on July 8,
2019.
April 2019 through July 2019 – Nissan initiated an investigation into stop lamp
switches for MY13-MY15 Pathfinder vehicles equipped with a stop lamp relay in
the U.S. market.
August 2019 through October 2019 – As part of Nissan’s investigation, Nissan
initiated a warranty parts collection activity for vehicles outside/after Recall 16V-
380 and worked together with the supplier to investigate the returned parts.
However, the parts analysis did not yield sufficient results to understand the
failure mechanism and potential extent of the issue.
November 2019 through January 2020 – In order to obtain additional parts for
analysis, Nissan pursued scramble activities. Nissan worked extensively with
Pathfinder customers to locate and organize scramble opportunities to inspect
stop lamp switches that matched the subject condition of Recall 16V-380.
February 2020 through March 2020 – Three (3) sets of parts (3 switches + 3 relays)
were obtained for analysis through the scramble activities. Nissan performed
Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) on the parts and again the results were inconclusive.
March 2020 to June 2020 – Nissan experienced business interruptions of U.S.
operations due to COVID-19 public health concerns. Due to these interruptions
and local public health requirements, the investigation process was slowed.
April 2020 through June 2020 – Nissan initiated a second, more extensive, random
in-use parts collection activity for post-remedy (Recall 16V-380) vehicles. This
action included not only warranty parts return but also healthy parts collection
from the field.
June 2020 through December 2020 – Twenty (20) random in-use parts were
obtained for analysis through the collection activities. Nissan performed FTA
analysis on the parts and measured degradation of the switch. This included
bench testing to simulate the failure mechanism and measuring the gap on
vehicles that were not experiencing the subject condition.
January 12, 2021 – Nissan reviewed the results of the parts collection and bench
testing analysis. Updated incident rates and projections were still below those of
the previous recall population, but were above what was anticipated when the
issue was investigated in 2016. Therefore, Nissan decided to conduct a recall
campaign to remedy this issue.
Nissan has received one allegation of a post-remedy (Recall 16V-380) rollaway
incident, but after inspection, determined the incident was not related to the
subject condition. Nissan is not aware of any accidents in vehicles outside the
earlier recall, and is not aware of any alleged injuries.
7. Description of Corrective Action:
Owners of all potentially affected vehicles will be notified beginning on March 1,
2021 to take their vehicle to a Nissan dealer where the dealer will inspect the
vehicle to determine if the stop lamp relay has been deleted under the applicable
TSB: NTB15-112, NTB15-112b or NTB16-039a. If the relay has been deleted, no
further action is necessary. Dealers were notified on January 21, 2020.
If the relay has not been deleted, the dealer will inspect the stop lamp switch and
take one of the following actions:
Early Model Year 2013 vehicles (produced prior to November 9, 2012)
1. If the stop lamp switch positioning is incorrect, it will be re-installed
correctly to required specification.
2. Replace the stop lamp relay with a new one.
Late Model Year 2013-2015 vehicles (produced November 9, 2012 and after)
1. Swap the stop lamp switch with the Automatic Speed Control Device
(ASCD) switch location on the brake pedal.
2. Replace the stop lamp relay with a new one.
Nissan will include a statement in the Part 577 owner notification concerning
reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy for the subject
vehicles because they are no longer under warranty.
8. Copy of Notices:
Copies of all notices will be provided to NHTSA as they become available.
SEOCONTENT-END
3 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| NISSAN | PATHFINDER | 2013-2015 |
14 Associated Documents
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-2
RCLQRT-21V020-5084.PDF 211.25KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-21V020-4711.pdf 56.965KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – PC786 2013-2015 Pathfinder Stop Lamp Switch – Dealer Announcement – VSRC
RCMN-21V020-1050.pdf 1449.651KB
Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
RCLRPT-21V020-7654.PDF 214.19KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V020-6677.PDF 214.185KB
January 20, 2021 DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
RMISC-21V020-1640.pdf 44.902KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V020-3557.pdf 290.498KB
February 8, 2021 DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
RMISC-21V020-4191.pdf 69.685KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V020-6395.pdf 1462.844KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V020-8258.pdf 1662.925KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – NISSAN REVISION 2 – PC786 2013-2015 Pathfinder Stop Lamp Switch – Dealer Announcement
RCMN-21V020-0382.pdf 1507.916KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – NISSAN REVISION 1 – PC786 2013-2015 Pathfinder Stop Lamp Switch – Dealer Announcement
RCMN-21V020-2588.pdf 1521.419KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-1
RCLQRT-21V020-4047.PDF 211.149KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-3
RCLQRT-21V020-3992.PDF 211.331KB
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