NHTSA Campaign 22V420000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Issued by Nissan North America, Inc. · Reported Jun 13, 2022 · 322,671 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NISSAN PATHFINDER 2013 322,671
NISSAN PATHFINDER 2014 322,671
NISSAN PATHFINDER 2015 322,671
NISSAN PATHFINDER 2016 322,671

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V420000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.