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HighNHTSA·21V743000·Announced 2022-11-09

2022 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Frame Welds May Fail in Crash

Nissan is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles because the second-row seat back frames may have insufficient welds that could separate. This could cause seats to fail to restrain occupants properly during a crash, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This involves a structural vehicle defect in a safety-critical seat restraint system where frames may separate due to insufficient welds. Although no injuries or failures have been reported, the potential for restraint failure during a crash creates a significant risk of harm.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America is recalling certain 2022 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in the second-row seat assemblies. The second-row seat back frames may have insufficient welds that could cause them to separate.

If the seat back frame separates, the seat may fail to adequately restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. This is a structural safety issue that directly affects passenger protection in a collision.

The recall affects 5,895 vehicles. Nissan began notifying owners by mail on November 17, 2021. Dealers will inspect and replace seat assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owners can contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2022 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Seat/Restraint System
Hazard
  • weld-defect
  • seat-back-separation
  • restraint-failure
Affected units
5,895

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 (1)

  • PATHFINDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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