Recall 16V-029
Nissan North America, Inc. recalled the 2013 to 2015 Nissan Altima: Latches/locks/linkages (hood, latch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-029
- Reported
- January 22, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 846,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The 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.
The fix
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-[removed]. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Nissan Altima 2013 to 2015