NHTSA Recall 01V282000: Hinge and attachments (structure)
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 31,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Infiniti QX4.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V282000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE › HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Report received | August 30, 2001 |
| Owner notification | September 24, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V282000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.