Its Shop Time Mondays: Nissan Is Recalling Over 500,000 SUVs And Trucks For Rollaway And Hood Unlatching Concerns

 

1. Malfunctioning Hood Latch

An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V420000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number of Units Affected 322,671

Summary

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.

Remedy

The remedy is in development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 18, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are R22A2 and R22A3.

2. Unsecured Transmission May Cause Rollaway

A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V457000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 180,176

Summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.

Remedy

Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 20, 2022. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.