Brake fluid may leak into abs pump and ignite
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 16V636000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V636000?
NHTSA recall 16V636000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on September 2, 2016. It addresses: Brake fluid may leak into abs pump and ignite. The recall affects approximately 120,329 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V636000 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.