CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The secondary hood latch retainer bracket may not be securely welded to the front bumper assembly and could detach. If the primary hood latch is not fully engaged, the hood could open while you drive, obstructing your view of the road and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the secondary hood latch bracket and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. You can also contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, referencing recall number PC840.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls on the NHTSA website or through your Nissan dealer to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nissan Pathfinder | 2022 |
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