2001 Infiniti QX4 and Nissan Pathfinder recall: hinge and attachments

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 30, 2001. It covers about 31,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 31,000
reported: Aug 30, 2001
owners notified: Sep 24, 2001
related complaints: 47

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: If both struts detach from the brackets, the door will rapidly fall down, possibly striking someone and causing serious injury.
Remedy: 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 number 01V282000

Affected vehicles

Infiniti QX4 2001 2001
Nissan Pathfinder 2001 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 47 complaints about body problems.

2001 Infiniti QX4 2001 Nissan Pathfinder

Questions about recall 01V282000

Is there a recall on the 2001 Infiniti QX4 and Nissan Pathfinder hinge and attachments?

Yes. Recall 01V282000, reported on August 30, 2001, covers about 31,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V282000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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