NHTSA Recall 15V033000: Hinge and attachments (structure)
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 170,665 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Infiniti JX35.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V033000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › HOOD › HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Report received | January 26, 2015 |
| Owner notification | March 9, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to November 18, 2013, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured November 29, 2011, to June 14, 2013, and 2014 QX60 vehicles manufactured May 16, 2013, to November 18, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013. In the affected vehicles the hood release cable assembly may have been installed incorrectly preventing the latching claw from fully engaging. The secondary latch may remain in the open position when the hood is closed.
Safety risk
If the primary hood latch is released and the secondary latch fails during operation of the vehicle, it could cause the hood to open during vehicle operation impairing the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the angle of the hood release mechanism to provide additional length to the release cable, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V033000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Infiniti JX35 | 2013 |
| Infiniti QX60 | 2014 |
| Infiniti QX60 Hybrid | 2014 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 2013, 2014 |
| Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid | 2014 |
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.