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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V565000

2013 Nissan Altima — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Published September 15, 2014 · Recall initiated: September 15, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V565000, published September 15, 2014. Recalling firm: Nissan North America, Inc.; 2013 Nissan Altima — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch.

What's the hazard

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.

What to 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.

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Recall details

Brand
NISSAN
Model
ALTIMA
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Lot
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Nissan Altima — Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V565000 on September 15, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NISSAN. Model: ALTIMA.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)