Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipRecall 18V-601 · Infiniti and Nissan vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. recall 18V-601 covers 215,124 Infiniti and Nissan vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip problem, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Park outside and away from structures until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 18V601000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
The risk
A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
81%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 22, 2014 to February 24, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.