Nissan North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V282000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V282000 by Nissan North America, Inc.. Includes 31,000 affected units, NISSAN/REAR DOOR HATCH, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V282000

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-08-30T00:00:00

Subject: Nissan/rear door hatch

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 31,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 01V282000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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