The problem
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."
The 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.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 21V-706 (21V706000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | PC840 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Component | Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch |
| Report date | September 10, 2021 |
| Owners notified | November 17, 2021 |
| Vehicles affected | 3,030 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 21V-706 repair free?
Yes. Nissan dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 3,030 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.