Malfunctioning hood latch
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Nissan North America, Inc. or involving Latches/locks/linkages.
FAQ: Recall 22V420000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 22V420000?
NHTSA recall 22V420000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on June 13, 2022. It addresses: Malfunctioning hood latch. The recall affects approximately 322,671 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V420000 or the manufacturer campaign number R22A2 R22A3 R24B7. 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.