CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
- Risk
- If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- These vehicles were previously included in recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116, however the previous remedy plan may not have been performed consistently to remove the safety risk. To correct this issue, Nissan will re-notify all affected owners and dealers will replace the hood latch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The secondary hood latch on certain affected vehicles can bind and stay in the unlatched position even when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is released by accident while the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could pop open unexpectedly while you are driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
This recall supersedes earlier recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116. Those earlier repairs may not have been carried out consistently, so the safety risk may still be present. Nissan will re-notify affected owners, and the hood latch will be replaced with a new one at no cost at an authorized dealer.
If you own one of these vehicles, contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 or visit an authorized dealer, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nissan Altima | 201320142015 |
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