Nissan Z Pop-Up Hood Sensor Wiring Problem
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A pop-up hood that doesn't work as intended in a pedestrian crash raises the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V798000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Structure:body:bumpers |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2023–2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Certain Nissan Z vehicles may have the connectors for the right-side pedestrian detection sensors installed backwards in the front bumper wiring. This can prevent the pop-up engine hood from working the way it's supposed to in a pedestrian crash.
What you should do
2. Contact a Nissan dealer, or call Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
3. Dealers will replace the front bumper harness, free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 24V798000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Nissan — official Nissan recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-867-7669
The bigger picture
- Nissan Structure Recalls Cover Pop-Up Hoods, Hinges, and Water Leaks · all 4 Nissan recalls in this area
Other Nissan Z recalls
- Oct 26, 2023Nissan Z Pop-Up Hood Fasteners May Loosenhigh
Official notice
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
- Summary
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Nissan Z vehicles. The connectors for the right-side pedestrian detection sensors may be reversed in the front bumper harness, which can prevent the pop-up engine hood from activating as intended.
- Safety risk
- A pop-up engine hood that does not activate in a pedestrian crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front bumper harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R24B6.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.