NHTSA Complaint #11433651 — 2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11433651
Vehicle	2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	August 27, 2021
Date Filed	September 20, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

The passenger side tailgate strut failed. When the tailgate was open, the point where the struct connects to the lower bracket snapped, causing the tailgate to fall on, and injur the person below. I see that there is a recall on Nissan Rouges for "rusting tailgate struts" that seems to be the same problem, but none issued for Pathfinders. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer for this issue or otherwise inspected. No warning lamps were present before, or after this occurred.

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