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September 23, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V742000
Third-Row Headrests may Move or Detach/FMVSS 202
Headrests that move or detach may not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V742
Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.
Components SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected 10,082
Summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. The third-row headrests may have an improper weld or misaligned internal components, which can allow the headrest to move or detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, “Head Restraints.”
Remedy
Dealers will replace all three third-row seat headrests, 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 PC844.
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.