NHTSA Recall 16V485000: Electrical system: wiring
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,522 vehicles. It affects 2016 Nissan Sentra.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V485000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | June 29, 2016 |
| Owner notification | August 15, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sentra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2016, through April 26, 2016. The engine room harness may have a terminal pin too large to maintain a connection with the Engine Control Unit (ECU).
Safety risk
If the engine room harness loses connection to the ECU, the vehicle may not start or the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the terminal pin on the engine room harness, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V485000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nissan Sentra | 2016 |
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.