# Nissan North America, Inc.: Improperly Welded Door Strikers/FMVSS 206 (26V023000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Subject | Improperly Welded Door Strikers/FMVSS 206 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V023000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | PD185, PMA61 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Units potentially affected | 26432 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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." |
| Consequence | A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash. |
| 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. |

## Why this score
- 26,432 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V023000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.