Nissan recalls 2022 Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed trucks with faulty trailer hitches that could cause fuel leaks and fires during rear crashes. Owners must contact Nissan for free repairs.
During a crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
Nissan is recalling certain 2022 Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed trucks because the trailer hitch wasn't properly installed, which could cause fuel leaks and fires during rear crashes. This affects vehicles that were sold between specific dates and requires immediate repair to prevent fire risks.
The trailer hitch wasn't installed correctly, which weakens the fuel tank's structure. In a rear crash, the leaf spring could hit the fuel tank, causing a leak that might lead to fire or injury.
Owners of 2022 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed trucks with the faulty trailer hitch are most at risk during rear crashes. The recall applies to vehicles sold between December 2021 and the current date.
Check if your 2022 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed truck has a trailer hitch that wasn't installed properly. The recall was notified to owners by December 16, 2021.
Call 1-800-867-7669 to schedule a free repair for the trailer hitch and harness kit.
Dealers will install the tow hitch and harness kit at no cost to fix the structural issue.
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.
The trailer hitch wasn't installed properly, which compromises the fuel tank's structural integrity during rear crashes.
Check if your 2022 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed truck received a notification letter by December 16, 2021.
Yes, during a rear crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak that might lead to fire or injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V917000 — Nissan Nissan Hello, I own a Nissan that is covered by recall 21V917000 from Nissan. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
