Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V485000 Reported June 29, 2016

Engine room harness connection may fail

Nissan North America, Inc. · Electrical System · 1,522 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V485000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
1,522
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 29, 2016
Completion Rate
73.65

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V485000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V485000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V485000?

NHTSA recall 16V485000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on June 29, 2016. It addresses: Engine room harness connection may fail. The recall affects approximately 1,522 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V485000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.