NHTSA recall 01V282000
Structure · Nissan North America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If both struts detach from the brackets, the door will rapidly fall down, possibly striking someone and causing serious injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the strut brackets. Owner notification began September 24, 2001.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2001 Infiniti Qx4, 2001 Nissan Pathfinder.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 01V282000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.