Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's door strikers, which hold the doors shut while you're driving, may have been improperly welded and could break, allowing the door to open unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the door opens while you're driving, you could be at risk of injury or a crash.
Free Fix
To fix this, your dealership will replace the door strikers free of charge. You'll receive a letter with instructions on how to schedule an appointment, or you can call Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261.
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Original — What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.
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