If you own a Nissan, take note; a recall is underway. Drivers who own these Nissan models—Nissan Murano, Pathfinder, or Infiniti QX60—might need to be a little more careful and do a check because there is a suspected brake caliper problem. According to The Brake Report, NHTSA Campaign Number 25V173000 was identified and they stated that about 1,430 cars’ front and back brakes might not have enough strength, which can lead to a car crash if the brake does not perform well. There is a growing concern among Japanese automakers regarding the constant recalls. As an owner, just take quick action for your safety.
A breakdown of the affected vehicles and why
Three specific models were manufactured between January 27, 2025, and January 30, 2025, by Hitachi Astemo Mexico, S.A. de C.V., as reported by The Braker Report:
- 2025 Nissan Murano
- 2025 Nissan Pathfinder
- 2025 Infiniti QX60
There was a manufacturing issue from the beginning made by their supplier, Hitachi Astemo Mexico, S.A. de C.V. According to Nissan, the cars were taken back to fix the error; however, it looks like it was not done to completion because the same problem resulted in a recall of 1,430 affected vehicles. Owners are advised to visit their nearest dealer and get a free inspection and fix.
All these models share the same brake type; therefore, there is no difference in the altercations that need to be made. Owners should just act quick because brakes are very essential to a car’s movement, and if they do not function well, the vehicle might fail to stop or slow down, leading to a car crash, as mentioned before in this article. Communications will be sent via mail from the 9th of May 2025.
How bad of a brake caliper problem is this?
How bad is this? Very bad and serious too. Once a driver loses control over a brake caliper, he or she and the passengers’ lives are at high risk. In case you are wondering how to detect if your vehicle has an unstable brake caliper, here is what you can identify: There is usually excessive noise or sound and constant vibrations and when driving, you feel that the braking experience is uneven and not smooth; that is a call for an inspection.
The next steps Nissan owners can take after the recall
The vehicles identified above are the ones with the issues; therefore, ensure you visit your nearest Nissan or Infiniti dealership as soon as possible. Take note, it will be for free. According to Nissan, repairs might take an hour to complete, although Auto Evolution reported that one hour seems a bit optimistic. Ensure that the vehicle identification number matches and take note of the symptoms that your car might have.
The importance of vehicle recalls
While it might seem annoying, taking your car back to a dealership because they were not particular in their production processes is still essential. While some issues are greater than others or less risky than others, it does not mean one should ignore a recall. Yes, the car’s brand is on the line; however, because of high demand and fast technology, at times the manufacturing process can be jeopardised.
When a recall is ignored, the implications are not good. Car inspection should be part of a driver’s once-in-a-while routine, whether the vehicle model has been recalled or not. Some of the issues and accidents that have transpired on the road are because car owners ignore their cars whenever they have issues by making crackling sounds, vibrations or pauses from time to time when driving. Therefore, making it a personal responsibility to cater for your safety and everyone else around you. For more information about this recall, you can check the 25V-173 report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association.