Nissan hasrecalled more than 300,000 Pathfinder SUVs in the United States because of defective hoods that can cause them to flip open and obstruct drivers.
The recall could affect approximately 322,671 Pathfinder models between 2013 and 2016 according to documents released Tuesday by the U.S. safety agencies.
A safety recall report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that the hoods could be open unexpectedly due to built up dust and dirt contamination.
If this condition occurs, the hood may open without warning and obstruct the driver's view, increasing the risk of crash, the report said.
According to the report, only about 1 of the affected Pathfinder models are defective.
Nissan said it was committed to the safety and security of our customers and their passengers. A remedy plan is currently under development and a parts collection activity will be conducted for a limited group of customers to further study the issue, Nissan said.
The owners are expected to be notified by letter starting July 18, according to federal officials.
A Nissan spokeswoman said on Tuesday that another 37,115 affected Pathfinder models are in Canada, in addition to the 322, 671 affected vehicles in the United States.