NHTSA Recall 16V636000: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 120,329 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Nissan Maxima.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V636000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP |
| Report received | September 2, 2016 |
| Owner notification | December 12, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, 2015-2017 Murano vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, and 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to July 19, 2016. The affected vehicles have Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps that may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal electrical circuit board.
Safety risk
A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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 16V636000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nissan Maxima | 2016, 2017 |
| Nissan Murano | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Nissan Murano Hybrid | 2015, 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.