NHTSA Service Bulletin 10218661: 2017 Nissan Pathfinder
Official manufacturer communication context for 2017 Nissan Pathfinder, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
Hood Locking Components Collection Activity Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative ***** Collection Initiative Summary ***** Nissan is conducting a special parts collection activity to replace, free of charge, the hood locking components on specific 2017 Model Year Nissan Pathfinder vehicles registered in the following states: Florida Illinois New York These vehicles were selected based on geographic location and are not subject to a recall. Instead, Nissan wishes to collect and examine approximately one-hundred Pathfinder (R52) Hood Locks. This activity is being proactively undertaken by Nissan in coordination with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nissan will be notifying owners and asking them to participate in this important parts collection activity. As an incentive for participation, Nissan is offering a free oil change at the same time the hood locking components are replaced. NOTE: This is a limited-time offer. Once a sufficient number of hood locking components have been collected, this activity will end. Dealers will be notified 30 days in advance of when Nissan intends to end this collection activity to enable dealers to communicate with their customers as necessary and complete previously scheduled appointments. ***** What Dealers Should Do**** 1. Dealers should verify if vehicles are eligible for this parts collection activity using Service Comm or DBS National Service History Open Campaign I.D. R22A4. NOTE: These activities are vehicle-specific and limited to the vehicles included in this collection activity. Dealers should not service any vehicles unless they are listed in Service Comm/DBS National Service History Open Campaign.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10218661?
Hood Locking Components Collection Activity Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative ***** Collection Initiative Summary ***** Nissan is conducting a special parts collection activity to replace, free of charge, the hood locking components on specific 2017 Model Year Nissan Pathfinder vehicles registered in the following states: Florida Illinois New York These vehicles were selected based on geographic location.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
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