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NHTSARecalled Feb 27, 2015 · #15V116000

Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 1, 2013, 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. 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
  • 2013-2015 Nissan Altima
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Model numbers
2015 Nissan
UPCs

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 March 31, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-565.

View the official CPSC notice