CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. As a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open.
- Risk
- If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear door latch/lock cable routing, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
- 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
A rear door latch cable on these vehicles may have been routed incorrectly during assembly. Lowering a rear window can cause that rear door to unlatch and open on its own.
If a rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, it increases the risk of injury to rear passengers. Until the repair is done, be cautious about lowering rear windows while driving and make sure rear passengers keep their doors securely closed.
Nissan will notify owners, and authorized dealers will correct the rear door latch and lock cable routing at no cost to you. You can contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nissan Altima | 201520162017 |
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