A Nissan badge is attached to the grille of a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder on December 3, 2012 in Niles, Illinois. Nissan Motor Co. is recalling more than 300,000 SUVs in the United States after the hood suddenly popped open, obstructing the driver’s vision and increasing the risk of a crash.
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nissan motor There is a recall of more than 300,000 SUVs in the United States over an issue in which the hood suddenly pops open, obstructing the driver’s view and increasing the risk of a crash.
The Japanese automaker’s North American division said it had recalled 322,671 Pathfinder vehicles for models between 2013 and 2016.
Nissan said that dirt and dust accumulation on the secondary hood latch can cause the hood to remain open even when it is closed, potentially allowing it to pop up without warning, according to a filing to the US regulatory body.
Nissan said a measure was being developed and it would send interim notifications starting Wednesday.