Its Shop Time Mondays: Nissan Has Rollaway Trucks, While Porsche Has Headlights That Need Readjusting

1. Unsecured Transmission May Cause Rollaway

A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V671000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected: 203,223

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan and Frontier vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.

Remedy

Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. A remedy plan is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

2. Headlight Adjustment Screw Missing Cover/FMVSS 108

Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V656000

Manufacturer Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 193,259

Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 29, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.