NHTSA Recall 11V592000: Engine and engine cooling
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 14,718 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Infiniti Fx.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V592000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | December 19, 2011 |
| Owner notification | January 30, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 infiniti fx, model year 2012 infiniti m, model year 2011-2012 nissan frontier, model year 2011-2012 nissan xterra, model year 2011-2012 nissan pathfinder, and model year 2012 nissan nv vehicles. Some of the bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter to the engine in these vehicles may have been manufactured to below specification strength. As a result, the bolt may break at the oil filter attachment point and can cause an engine oil leak.
Safety risk
If there is an engine oil leak, the engine oil pressure would drop and the engine could seize, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V592000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Infiniti Fx | 2011 |
| Infiniti M | 2012 |
| Nissan Frontier | 2012 |
| Nissan NV | 2012 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 2011, 2012 |
| Nissan Xterra | 2011, 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.