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Nissan North America, Inc. - Improperly Welded Door Strikers/FMVSS 206
Published: January 21, 2026Recall ID: 26V023000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Improperly Welded Door Strikers/FMVSS 206
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Welded Door Strikers/FMVSS 206 |
| Nhtsa id | 26V023000 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V023000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 48.33 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | PD185, PMA61 |
| Potentially affected | 26432 |
| Report received date | 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmNissan North America, Inc.
- Risk LevelLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES