Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 13V-451 · Nissan vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. recall 13V-451 covers 3,247 Nissan vehicles for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V451000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan and Armada vehicles manufactured February 22, 2013, through May 3, 2013. The affected vehicles have a brake master cylinder which may intermittently reduce the pressure supplied to the front brakes.
The risk
If the front brake pressure is reduced there would be less braking power, requiring a longer distance to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 22, 2013 to May 3, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.