Nissan Pathfinder, Xterra +2 more: Engine and engine cooling

Affects Nissan Pathfinder, Xterra, NV, Frontier · 2011–2012 — about 15K vehicles.

The hazard

IF THERE IS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational