United States2025 Altima and Sentra, 2025–2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles are included; Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and can break, allowing the door to open while the vehicle is moving and failing to comply with FMVSS 206. Dealers will replace the door strikers free of charge; owner letters were mailed March 17, 2026, and owners may contact Nissan at 800-647-7261 (recall numbers PD185, PMA61).
What's being recalled
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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V023000; Manufacturer campaign PD185, PMA61
The hazard
A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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