2022 Nissan Pathfinder Recall: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V706000 | Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Recall Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. Insufficient welds may allow the secondary hood latch retainer bracket to detach from the front bumper assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."

Safety Consequence

A detached secondary hood latch may allow the hood to open if the primary hood latch is not engaged, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the secondary hood latch bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC840.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Related Information

• All Nissan Recalls
• Structure Body Safety Guide
• All Structure Body Recalls
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Source: NHTSA Safety Recall 21V706000