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2022 Nissan Pathfinder recall: head restraint

Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 23, 2021. It covers about 10,082 vehicles.

vehicles affected
10,082
reported
Sep 23, 2021
owners notified
Nov 17, 2021
related complaints
16

Seats: mid/rear assembly: head restraint

What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. The third-row headrests may have an improper weld or misaligned internal components, which can allow the headrest to move or detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Risk
Headrests that move or detach may not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all three third-row seat headrests, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC844.

Recall number 21V742000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 16 complaints about seats problems.

2022 Nissan Pathfinder

Questions about recall 21V742000

Is there a recall on the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder head restraint?

Yes. Recall 21V742000, reported on September 23, 2021, covers about 10,082 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V742000?

Dealers will replace all three third-row seat headrests, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC844.

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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