The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V033000·Announced 2015-01-26

Nissan and Infiniti Recall Vehicles Due to Hood Latch Defect

Nissan is recalling specific 2013-2014 Pathfinder, JX35, and QX60 models because the hood latch may not engage fully, posing a crash risk if the hood opens while driving.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (hood latch) that could cause the hood to open during operation, impairing vision and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, 2013 Infiniti JX35, 2014 Infiniti QX60, and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The recall covers vehicles manufactured between June 20, 2012, and November 18, 2013, depending on the specific model and year.

In the affected vehicles, the hood release cable assembly may have been installed incorrectly, preventing the latching claw from fully engaging. This defect can leave the secondary latch in the open position when the hood is closed. If the primary hood latch is released and the secondary latch fails during vehicle operation, the hood could open, impairing the driver's vision and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the angle of the hood release mechanism to provide additional length to the release cable, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INFINITI, NISSAN QX60 HYBRID, PATHFINDER HYBRID, PATHFINDER, JX35
Brand
INFINITI
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV / Crossover
Hazard
Affected units
170,665

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • QX60 HYBRID
  • PATHFINDER HYBRID
  • PATHFINDER
  • JX35
  • QX60

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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