Nissan/rear door hatch
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. some of the brackets used to attach the two gas struts to the rear door (hatch) may have been improperly made. at high ambient temperatures, the increase in gas pressure in the strut(s) could cause one or both brackets to bend, resulting in the struts detaching from the bracket(s) when opening or closing the rear door.
Safety Consequence
If both struts detach from the brackets, the door will rapidly fall down, possibly striking someone and causing serious injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the strut brackets. owner notification began september 24, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Nissan North America, Inc. or involving Structure.
FAQ: Recall 01V282000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 01V282000?
NHTSA recall 01V282000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on August 30, 2001. It addresses: Nissan/rear door hatch. The recall affects approximately 31,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V282000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.