NHTSARecalled Sep 15, 2014 · #14V565000
Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to February 28, 2013. In the affected vehicles, interference between the hood inner panel and the secondary latch lever, in combination with debris and corrosion, may cause the secondary hood latch to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. 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.
Product details
- Product
- Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch
- 2013 Nissan Altima
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Model numbers
- 2013 Nissan
- UPCs
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What you should do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will be instructed to modify the bend angle of the hood actuation lever to eliminate potential interference with the hood inner panel. In addition, dealers will clean and lubricate the latch joint as needed. If significant corrosion is observed, the latch assembly will be replaced. This repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.