Nissan Pathfinder backup hood latch bracket may come loose

NHTSA campaign 21V706000 · Reported 2021-09-10 · Nissan North America, Inc.

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A hood that opens at speed can blind the driver and cause a crash, so while the notice does not say to stop driving, make sure the hood is firmly latched every time and get it inspected soon.

What's wrong, in plain English

Every hood has a backup catch that keeps it from flying up if the main latch is not shut. On these Pathfinders, the small bracket holding that backup catch was not welded well enough to the front bumper and can come off. If the main latch is not properly closed and the backup catch is gone, the hood can swing up while you are driving and block your view of the road. Dealers will inspect the bracket and replace it if needed, free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your Pathfinder is covered. 2. Call your Nissan dealer or Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 and mention recall PC840. 3. Have the secondary hood latch bracket inspected and replaced if needed, free of charge.

Affected vehicles (1)

2022 Nissan Pathfinder

Who to contact

Nissan — official Nissan recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-867-7669

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Nissan hood latch and door striker recalls: what owners should know · all 3 Nissan recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
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 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.