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September 10, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V706000
Secondary Hood Latch May Detach/FMVSS 113
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.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V706
Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.
Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number of Units Affected 3,030
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.”
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.