Malfunctioning Hood Latch
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 322,671
- Recall opened
- Jun 13, 2022
- Owner notification
- Mar 26, 2025
- Manufacturer campaign
- R22A2 R22A3 R24B7
- Type
- Vehicle
This recall resulted from an investigation: PE21022: Hood Latch/Bell Crank Assembly
Affected vehicles (1)
- NISSAN PATHFINDER2013–2016
Component / system
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Pathfinder vehicles. On certain Pathfinder vehicles, the secondary hood latch may malfunction and remain in the unlatched, unsecured, position when the hood is closed.
Risk / consequence
An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the bell crank assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are R22A2 R22A3 and R24B7.
Chronology of events
See attached Part 573 report for updated chronology.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- JUN 24, 2022 - NR
- Owner notification
- OCT 25, 2024 - NR
Documents (34)
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V420000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.