Nissan · United States · Crit
Nissan Maxima, Murano Hybrid +1 more: Service brakes — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Affects Nissan Maxima, Murano Hybrid, Murano · 2015–2017 — about 120K vehicles.
The hazard
A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
What to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS Actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. 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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational