Improperly welded door strikers/fmvss 206
Defect Summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2025 altima, sentra, 2025-2026 frontier, and 2026 kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 206, "door locks and door retention components."
Safety Consequence
A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 17, 2026. Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are pd185 and pma61. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on nhtsa.gov beginning january 28, 2026.
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FAQ: Recall 26V023000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V023000?
NHTSA recall 26V023000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on January 21, 2026. It addresses: Improperly welded door strikers/fmvss 206. The recall affects approximately 26,432 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 26V023000 or the manufacturer campaign number PD185, PMA61. 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: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.