NHTSA Recall 01V282000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V282000; Date: Aug. 30, 2001
If both struts detach from the brackets, the door will rapidly fall down, possibly striking someone and causing serious injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Infiniti QX4; 2001 Nissan Pathfinder
Component: Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge And Attachments
Manufactured by: Nissan North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 31,000
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 24, 2001
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