2013 Nissan Pathfinder Recall — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH (21V020000)
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 wh
| Year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Make | Nissan |
| Model | Pathfinder |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Campaign number | 21V020000 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 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-s |
| Consequence | 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 able to accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. The driver can shift the ve |
| 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 repair |
| Report received | 20/01/2021 |
| Source | NHTSA |
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