Nissan Gt-r recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 24, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Nissan North America, Inc. recalls 2015–2016 Nissan Gt-r

Recall number

15V795000

Brand / firm

Nissan

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 18 units

Why it was recalled

Due to the label missing the GVWR/GAWR information, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 GT-R vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to June 16, 2015 to be sold in Puerto Rico. The affected vehicles have a Certification Label that is missing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

What to do

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will apply a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.