Nissan Murano, Maxima +1 more: Service brakes — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Affects Nissan Murano, Maxima, Pathfinder · 2015–2018 — about 215K vehicles.

The hazard

A brake fluid leak on 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 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.

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